AIDS & the Black Community | Folks (1987)

This episode of the series “Folks” from March 1, 1987, focuses on health concerns in the black community. Rob Hinton reports on a recent symposium on AIDS in the black community. It includes highlights of a speech given by AIDS patient Frederick Garnett. Sonya Masingale then leads a panel discussion with two physicians, Dr. Victor Jackson and Dr. Luther Stewart. They discuss: the risk factors for AIDS; the mortality rate; the high rate of AIDS in the black community; the symptoms; prevention; their recommendation for screenings; the high rate of heart disease in the black community; and how to change diet and exercise habits in order to prevent heart disease.

[@jayboy60]

A refreshingly honest and informative special at a time when most people ignored this epidemic.

[@purplelove010]

So sad that Frederick is no longer with us. May he rest in heavenly peace 🙏🏿

[@goddessof1995]

Very sad. Where did you find his update at?

[@ItsMeHasanO]

@@goddessof1995 he died 7 months after this

[@AntajuanGrady]

​@@ItsMeHasanOwow so he died before 1987 was even over like around October/November '87? That's sad! RIP

[@DJBurner2004]

Rest in Peace Eazy-E you will be missed, wish i could've met you

[@bryanbradley6871]

Why? He was just another person 😂 he also had an incurable illness..

[@SurgeCess]

Eazy E was assassinated, possibly at the behest of Suge Knight

[@wdsftygt]

@@SurgeCessnot important enough

[@itzemr16]

RIP Eazy-E

[@AntajuanGrady]

wow 1987, 4 years before I was born!

[@Thegembeauty]

The white guy sounds like a brother!

[@SurgeCess]

Yeah kinda 😂😂

[@AntajuanGrady]

​@SteelerzReignSupremeIIlol u can tell who's from the South and who's not. I immediately clocked him as mixed, most likely Creole!

[@Aaaykaay]

He's biracial can't you tell😂

[@itzemr16]

Lol right

[@itzemr16]

Sitting up laying up with other men , playing in💩.