Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day".

Increased Testing and Awareness: The resolution encourages State and local governments, public health agencies, and media organizations to publicize the importance of the day and encourage individuals, especially African- Americans, to get tested for HIV. (Section 2)

Recognition of Effective Service Providers: The text commends the work of various organizations, including faith-based organizations, health care providers, and community health centers, that provide effective and culturally competent prevention, treatment, and care. (Section 3)

Improved Health Outcomes and Reduced Disparities: By supporting the National HIV/AIDS Strategy, the resolution aims to reduce new HIV cases, increase access to care and treatment, and improve health outcomes while reducing disparities and inequities. (Section 4)

Empowerment of Minority-Led Organizations: The resolution requests that the Secretary of Health and Human Services prioritize the distribution of Minority AIDS Initiative grants to agencies that are minority led, with a preference for those led by people identifying as African-American/Black, Latino, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian-American, or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander. (Section 5)

Reduced Transmission Drivers: The resolution supports efforts to reduce the impact of incarceration and the number of HIV transmissions resulting from intravenous drug use within the African-American community. (Section 6 and Section 7)

Early Identification and Connection to Care: Support for effective prevention education programs aims to promote early identification through voluntary routine testing and connect those in need to appropriate care and treatment. (Section 8)

Community Empowerment and Reduced Stigma: The resolution encourages strategies that empower stakeholders to engage their communities to help decrease violence, discrimination, and stigma regarding sexual orientation, gender identity, or HIV status. (Section 11)