The Life expectancy of Black Men is shorter than that of any other comparable group in the United States. Even though African Americans account for 13% of the US population they account for 49% of HIV/AIDS cases. HIV/AIDS is the third leading cause of death for Black Men aged 25-44.
Project Brotherhood has developed a culturally specific curriculum to train barbers on HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention. PB conducted a one-day five-hour training program on HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention methods for eight barbers from four different barbershops on the South Side of Chicago. Project Brotherhood provided each shop with free condoms to distribute, HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention materials, and regular HIV/AIDS talks provided by Project Brotherhood HIV/AIDS Certified Staff. Project Brotherhood conducted a six month post-test, collected quantitative data and conducted directed interviews with each barber trained as well as selected clientele.