News 2015
In This Issue
A little over a week ago, we marked National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NGMHAAD), a time when we raise awareness, reflect upon the previous year's progress and recommit ourselves to moving ahead.
For Gay And Bisexual Men, A Year Of Excitement Could Lead To A Decade Of Progress
Eugene McCray, M.D., Director, Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Editor's Note: For National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention created several tools and resources, including the following blog.
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Almost Half of American Adults With HIV Don't Take Meds: Report
Half of HIV-positive adults are not on a medication regimen
Almost half of American adults infected with HIV don't take medications that can prevent them from developing AIDS, a new government report shows.
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Digital Storytelling on National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Patrick, an HIV-positive Black gay man, tells his story
When the first Federal report of what would come to be known as AIDS emerged in 1981, none of the new media tools we use today were available.
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SisterLove, Incorporated Honors Activist/Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph and 20 HIV Positive Women from Around the Country at the 6th Annual 2020 Leading Women's Awards
Sheryl Lee Ralph will receive the Pandora Singleton Ally Award for her 20 years of service as a non-positive ally in the movement at SisterLove's sixth annual 2020 Leading Women's Society Awards. The organization will honor 20 women who have lived with HIV for more than 20 years.
On Friday, October 16, 2015, in Atlanta, SisterLove, Incorporated will host the 6th Annual 2020 Leading Women's Society Awards in honor of 20 outstanding women from across the country that have lived with HIV for more than 20 years and have served as vocal advocates in their communities. In addition to the honorees, HIV/AIDS advocate and actress Sheryl Lee Ralph will receive the Pandora Singleton Ally Award for her 20 years of service as a non-positive ally in the movement.