Forty-Five Years of HIV/AIDS and We’re Still Ignoring Black Women’s Leadership, Says New Book, Ill Erotics

Dr. Jallicia Jolly’s forthcoming book centers Black Jamaican women as key leaders in HIV/AIDS care, organizing, and community support.

The article argues that their work has been essential even as governments cut public health commitments and HIV disparities persist.

It highlights ongoing inequities in access to prevention and treatment, including PrEP, PEP, and ART.

The piece also shows why recognizing Black women’s organizing is vital to understanding HIV/AIDS history and future public health responses.