Actor/Rapper Tray Chaney Helps Bring Awareness To “National HIV Testing Day”

Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)'s avatarDZI: The Voice

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Even though the issue is no longer daily front page news, the HIV/AIDS epidemic is still a cause for concern in this country. According to the CDC, it’s estimated that 1.1 million people in the U.S. are HIV positive, and about 16% of those individuals are not even aware they’re infected. A good way to help fight the spread of HIV is by simply knowing your status.

Today (June 27) is National HIV Testing Day. Events are being held all across the country to encourage people to get tested and share information about the disease. Walgreens has partnered with the Greater Than AIDS organization to offer free HIV testing at select nationwide locations.

Multi-talented performer Tray Chaney will be a special guest at a Walgreens testing site in his hometown. The star of HBO’s The Wire and rising Hip Hop artist is scheduled to perform his HIV/AIDS awareness single “Live (World AIDS Day Anthem)” in Forestville, Maryland.

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