Jay Ellis wants us to stop being silent about HIV/AIDS

Why Gabrielle Union felt she might be judged for choosing surrogacy   If you are having trouble viewing this email, click here     TOP STORY   Blacks Still Account For Nearly Half Of New HIV Infections And Jay Ellis Wants Us To Stop Pretending There's Nothing To Talk About   The actor's own family history with the virus inspired him to help educate and remove the shame of this serious disease.   SEE FULL STORY       MORE FROM ESSENCE   5 Floral Subscription Services To Brighten Your Home On Valentine's Day And Beyond   SEE FULL STORY   What Black Women Need To Know About HIV Now   SEE FULL STORY       Really, Gucci?! The Brand's Controversial 'Blackface' Sweater Causes An Uproar   SEE FULL STORY   Cover Yourself In Love This Valentine's Day With These 7 Red And Pink Pieces   SEE FULL STORY     TRENDING HEADLINES   Show Yourself Some Love With These 7 Valentine's Day Gifts The Rock Says He Was The Academy's First Choice To Host The Oscars   Michael B. Jordan Tells Oprah Winfrey About About The Time He Only Wanted Roles That Were For White Men   SEE FULL STORY   Are We Doing Enough To Battle Mental Health In The Black Community? The Cast Of 'American Soul' Weighs In   SEE FULL STORY                 UNSUBSCRIBE PRIVACY POLICY YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS MANAGE EMAIL SUBSCRIBE TO ESSENCE © 2018 Essence Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited For further communication please contact: Essence Magazine Customer Service Consumer Affairs 3000 University Center Drive Tampa, FL 33612-6408 Essence may receive compensation for some links to products and services in this email. Offers may be subject to change without notice.