News 2012
Social media can be newest tool to fight HIV in U.S.
People in the Middle East used social media to start political revolutions. And AIDS activists in the United States are tapping into the power of social networks to combat the spread of HIV here.
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Blacks in AIDS 2012 Leadership: Adina Ellis
One in a series about Black Americans engaged in leadership roles for the 2012 International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2012)
Adina Ellis has more than fourteen years of diverse experience in public and media relations, event management and business development. Here, this manager of U.S. communications and public affairs for the International AIDS Conference discusses her role and what she most looks forward to about the conference.
Study: 3 Percent of Black Gay Men Become Infected Every Year
Nearly three percent of all Black gay and bisexual men in America acquire HIV every year, a rate 50 percent higher than their White counterparts, according to a new six-city study released at the 2012 International AIDS Conference. The study, known as HPTN 061, showed some alarming news for the rising rates, particularly among young Black gay and bisexual men. Young Black gay and bisexual men (30 years old and younger) are becoming HIV positive at three times the rate of white gay and bisexual men.
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AIDS 2012 Plenary Speaker: Debbie McMillan
I’m a 42-year-old transgender woman. I’ve been this way since before I heard the word transgender; I’ve always felt like a woman trapped in a male’s body. I am also a former sex worker and substance abuser. I was bullied and assaulted, although also embraced by certain people because of how I presented myself.
International Activists Americans Need to Know
Activists and organizations the world over dedicate themselves daily to the fight against HIV/AIDS. Here's what we can learn from our international allies.