News 2015
The Price of Freedom
Manyonge Jarrett Makokha, a.k.a., Jai...With the Funny Name, speaking at a gathering of the USCA's Social Media Fellows
I woke up horny, of course, and needing release. I'm single and unattached, so the world was my oyster and between apps, cruising and dating, I should have been able to obtain my release.
Your HIV Experience Can Motivate Others: #mypositivespin
Guy, Ken, Patrick, Paul and Uriah tell how they discovered their status
What do Guy, Ken, Patrick, Paul, and Uriah have in common? All five men live with HIV, are virally suppressed, and have chosen to share their inspiring journeys through a digital storytelling initiative, Positive Spin.
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Join Us on Thursday at the Congressional Black Caucus
Congresswoman Barbara Lee, D-California
Every year, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference provides an opportunity to look at the State of AIDS in Black communities. This year's conversation is extremely timely. The Black AIDS Institute is proud to work with Congresswoman Barbara Lee's office in facilitating this critical discussion.
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2015 USCA Closes with Gospel Brunch for the Healing of AIDS
Pastor Vanessa calling all at the Gospel Brunch for the Healing of AIDS at USCA 2015
The 2015 USCA concluded Sunday with an uplifting, inspiring, and empowering plenary session with many distinguished guests, including the Howard University Gospel Choir.
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U.S. Smoking Rate Falls to 15 Percent: CDC
Breaking the smoking habit
The U.S. smoking rate continues to decline, with just over 15 percent of adults reporting they're current smokers, a new government survey reveals.
That's down from nearly 17 percent in 2014 and almost 18 percent in 2013. The falloff reflects a continued decline that started in 2010 after a decade of no progress against smoking, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday.