even the existence of HIV. At the same time,
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service providers put all the more emphasis on Africans. This sends
a clear message: If you're not African, this service is not for you. But
times have changed. Services now need to encompass the diversity of people
affected by this disease and adjust to accommodate all sectors of the
community."
When asked about Samura's programme, he was equally unimpressed. "As
an Afro-Caribbean working in the field, I've [always felt] a part of the
African community," he told me. "I've suffered no prejudice.
Any division [amongst people living with HIV] is being indirectly perpetuated
by the mainstream HIV services and is now being fuelled by the media.
HIV is something that affects all of us. It, unlike people, doesn't discriminate."
Kay'e Balogun is the black and ethnic minorities development worker for
Positive Futures. Email: kbalogun@ukcoalition.org
