If you’re interested in sharing your opinion on any cultural, political or personal topic, create an  account here  and check out our  how-to post  to learn more. ____ This year as we observe National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on February 7, Black people represent an even greater percentage of people living with HIV. And it does not have to be that way. Living through COVID-19, the worst public health crisis in more than a century — and its impact on everything from elementary education to agriculture — has shone a light on the disparities in care that Black people have consistently experienced.  Health disparities are the differences in health and healthcare among groups of people that result in a greater burden of disease for some. HIV is a glaring example of these disparities impacting care which we’ve witnessed play out over 40 years. As a result of disparities in healthcare, Black people have had to bear the greater burden of HIV. Grassroots and educational efforts like...