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Congressman Cohen Announces Grant to University of Memphis to Help End HIV Stigma

April 20, 2021

WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that the University of Memphis will receive a grant of $349,813 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for a project entitled "Ending the HIV Stigma Syndemic: Reframing Health Education for Southern Black Churches."

Congressman Cohen made the following statement:

"I'm pleased that the University of Memphis is taking on the challenge of HIV stigma. This project may help open eyes and lead to better health and social outcomes."