This presentation explores the critical role of health literacy among public health social workers in mitigating the dual stigma of HIV and cancer affecting urban Black gay men. Despite their heightened vulnerability to both diseases, systemic barriers and inadequate provider training perpetuate disparities in care. Guided by Stangl’s Health Stigma and Discrimination Framework (HSF) and syndemics theory, this interactive presentation aims to explore the impact of these intertwined biases on the health status of Black Men who have sex with men and living with HIV (BMSM-LWH) aged 65 and older, as well as their access to healthcare services and outcomes of cancer treatments. We identify gaps in intersectional stigma awareness, culturally responsive communication, and trauma-informed intervention strategies. Attendees will engage with actionable recommendations for professional development, including anti-oppressive frameworks and community-partnered approaches, to improve health equity for this marginalized population.