Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. and Community AIDS Resource and Education Services will commemorate National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day through a series of events:

Monday will be the official start of the nationwide commemoration. Public service announcements through CARES’ YouTube channel will focus on getting educated, tested and involved locally to stop the spread of the infection.

On Feb. 11, sorority members will get publicly tested for HIV to encourage testing in Kalamazoo. The symbolic testing will start at 1 p.m. at CARES, 629 Pioneer St.; regular HIV testing will be offered until 5 p.m.

Members of the public are invited to attend and witness this event so they are able to tell their friends about the ease of HIV testing.

On Feb. 12, sorority members and CARES will conclude the week’s observance with the Third Annual Black Love Event at FIRE, 1249 Portage St. Dance, poetry and song focusing on HIV/AIDS education, awareness and treatment with be featured, with local talent Nathan Moore and The Neon Tetris headlining the event.