News 2016
Special Report: How to Get Away With Harassing, Firing or Never Even Hiring a Trans Worker of Color
Former postal worker Chance Lombardi alleges that he was harassed at one Long Island, New York, job site for being transgender and that he found a noose at another.
A landmark federal lawsuit effectively outlawed work discrimination against transgender people four years ago. So why are trans employees of color still catching so much hell?
In This Issue
There have been so many things going on the last few weeks that I don't know where to start. As you know if you've been following the Black AIDS Weekly, we just spent a week at the 21st International AIDS Conference. And no matter how informative, no matter how exciting, no matter how inspirational the Conference was, a conference is not a cure, a conference is not treatment, and a conference in and of itself is not prevention. No matter what happened in Durban last week, what really matters is what we do this week. And how we take the information that we gained, the insights that we found—whether we were present in the halls or we received the information by watching webinars or reading news accounts—and the ways in which we apply what we now know is what this is all about.
Star Power Shines Light On AIDS Epidemic
Prince Harry, Elton John, Charlize Theron, Archbishop Thabo Makgoba (pictured), Bill Gates – royalty, celebrities, religious leaders and philanthropists joined scientists, politicians, health workers, and activists – all of whom include people of faith – at the 21st International AIDS Conference in Durban.
At a time when "AIDS fatigue" deepens, affecting funding, awareness and capacity to respond, the stars help to put a media spotlight on the many challenges and injustices that remain.
Talking About Sex and HIV Across Generations
Sharon Mthembu and other members of the Idolo Performing Arts group dance in the Interfaith Networking Zone at the 2016 International AIDS Conference in Durban, South Africa. The zone is sponsored by the Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance of the World Council of Churches.
"We ask you to address us on sexuality without condemnation or judgement. Please do not use scripture to judge us or moralise everything," stated one young participant.
White House's Dr. Lansky Shares Perspectives from AIDS 2016
Amy Lansky, Ph.D., MPH, Director of the Office of National AIDS Policy, The White House
As the third full day of the 2016 International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2016) came to a close in Durban, South Africa, we had an opportunity to speak with Dr. Amy Lansky, Director of the White House Office of National AIDS Policy (ONAP), via Facebook Live.
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