In The Life: Lestian McNeal

Lestian McNeal, Program Coordinator, Black AIDS Institute

One night in September 2012, I was home alone, no cable, nothing to do, but interested in watching the 1st Presidential Debate between then President Barack Obama and Former Governor Mitt Romney. Due to my lack of resources (i.e. cable and a TV) I googled options for watching the debate at a local bar.

In The Life: Sean Milan

Sean Milan

I was born a poor black child. Well maybe not just black, and maybe not so poor. The truth is I've been pretty much loved, accepted and sheltered all my life, if not by my family, definitely by my communities.

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"First, they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out—

Because I was not a Socialist.

Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out—

Because I was not a Trade Unionist.

Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—

Because I was not a Jew.

Then they came for me—

And there was no one left to speak for me." Martin Niemöller

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Happy Valentine's Day! There's no better time than this day focused on love to make sure you know your HIV status. Go here to find out where you can get tested near you.

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Earlier this month BTAN chapters nationwide engaged in activities to promote HIV testing and treatment mobilization efforts as the country marked National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. We open this issue with a round-up of events that took place in several cities that day.