News 2012
End HIV Now -- Black HIV!
As a 16-year advocate for HIV/AIDS, my demand for our Commander in Chief is to make a commitment to end HIV now -- HIV in Black America! Just like we found Osama Bin Laden, we can find a cure for HIV; just like we saved the auto industry, we can save lives and families from being negatively affected by HIV/AIDS; and just like our ancestors fought for our right to vote, we are the “ancestors” who need to hold politicians accountable for the cure for HIV/AIDS.
Beyond the White House Matters for Racial Justice
Nearly all our national attention today is focused on the grand battle for the White House. The story goes that its outcome will determine the fundamental shape of the country, our place in the world and our approach to ongoing domestic crises.
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Maryland voters say yes to same-sex marriage
Maryland voters say yes to same-sex marriage
In a close race, voters in Maryland were poised to become the first in the nation to approve same-sex marriage in a general election when they came out in favor of a referendum on the Civil Marriage Protection Act.
Obama’s Re-Election Moves HIV/AIDS Movement Forward
Tuesday’s election was an historic choice on the future direction of our nation. The stakes were particularly critical for the 1.1 million Americans living with HIV/AIDS or those at risk of infection -- and those people are disproportionately Black and low-income.
Across the nation, many across the HIV/AIDS community are waking up this morning with a sigh of relief after President Barack Obama’s re-election.
Read more: Obama’s Re-Election Moves HIV/AIDS Movement Forward
Longevity in My Future
Not voting has never been an option. I grew up with my grandmother and great-grandmother and they both instilled in me the importance of casting your vote so your voice would be heard. It became almost a ritual that you vote.