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More than 60 Black celebrities, including the cast of “The Skinny,” a new feature film by Patrik-Ian Polk about five young gay men, have united with Greater Than AIDS to bring attention to the severe and disproportionate epidemic facing Black Americans, in particular men who have sex with men, and reduce the stigma surrounding the disease.

A public service ad featuring the cast of The Skinny will be shown at the start of the film at screenings across the country. “The Skinny Is Greater Than AIDS” PSA tie-in features cast members Jussie Smollett, Black Young-Fountain and Anthony Burrell, who urge audiences to be proactive in the fight against HIV:

Touring with the cast in Washington, D.C., and Atlanta, GA, the Black AIDS Institute also spearheaded activities surrounding the film’s premier and hosted several post-screening community dialogues between audiences, director and cast.

In the video below, The Skinny cast urges Black Americans, in particular men who have sex with men, to reduce the stigma surrounding the disease and be Greater Than AIDS.