News 2016
In This Issue
This week Kali Villarosa, our youth reporter at the International AIDS Conference, shares her reflections and reporting from #StopErasingBlackPeople, a workshop at AIDS 2016 about about how the contributions and history of people of color often get "disappeared" by society, including in the HIV/AIDS movement.
Ending Erasure: The Struggle to Center Black Voices and Stories
Tacoma Action Collective leaders Jamika Scott, Jaleesa Trapp, Cana Caldwell, Christopher Jordan discuss social protest and the erasure of Black people in the history of AIDS activism in the Global Village at the 2016 International AIDS Conference in Durban, South Africa. Photo: Freddie Allen
In what ways did non-White subgroups contribute to civilization? Iowa Congressman Steve King posed such a question during a recent appearance on MSNBC. The question is laughable, as civilization began in Africa. African Americans have not only helped build the nation—including, as Michelle Obama recently reminded many, the White House—but have also dramatically influenced American culture—from democracy itself (think: the Civil Rights Movement), to music (think: blues, jazz, rock, pop and hip-hop), to contributions in science and medicine (think: the gas mask, the blood bank and more).
Read more: Ending Erasure: The Struggle to Center Black Voices and Stories
We're Stronger When We Work Together: Dr. Wolitski Shares Closing Thoughts from AIDS 2016
Rich Wolitski, Ph.D., Acting Director of the HHS Office of HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Policy, reflects on some of the key scientific findings shared during AIDS 2016 in Durban
As the 2016 International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2016) came to a close in Durban, South Africa, we visited via Facebook Live with Dr. Rich Wolitski, Acting Director of the HHS Office of HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Policy (OHAIDP). He reflected on some of the key scientific findings shared during the conference as well as other messages from the conference.
Read more: We're Stronger When We Work Together: Dr. Wolitski Shares Closing Thoughts from AIDS 2016
Mixed Progress in Worldwide Fight Against HIV/AIDS
Haidong Wang, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Global Health, University of Washington Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
The number of HIV/AIDS deaths worldwide each year has fallen since peaking in 2005, but the number of new HIV infections is up in 74 countries, according to a new study.
Read more: Mixed Progress in Worldwide Fight Against HIV/AIDS
Video Variety is Key to YouTube Success
A recent Greater Than AIDS "We Are Family" video series profiles a diverse group of individuals living with HIV and the people who support them
Sharing your videos on YouTube can be a great way to tell your stories visually and add value to your organization's mission. A thoughtful presence on YouTube (or other video channels) can enable your organization to build trust, authority and recognition among your target audience.