Category Archives: AIDS

An Intergenerational Exchange: Two Black Perspectives On Celebrating Pride

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Throughout the month of June, many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and same-gender-loving (LGBT/SGL) people are busy organizing and engaging in various activities. Continue reading

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Harlem HIV/AIDS Faith Walk 2013

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There is Power in Partnerships! As HIV/AIDS infection rates continue to increase in communities of color, Houses of Worship and Community Based Organizations throughout the city will walk in solidarity to promote health and disease awareness.  Continue reading

AIDS WALK By The Harlem Youth Court Grads

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Social Media Unites Supporters of Same-Sex Marriage, But Is that Enough?

527575_633877259975064_984248348_nIf you’ve been on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram in the past 48 hours, you’ve seen it — the red equal sign, a symbol of support for same-sex marriage. Continue reading

Magic Johnson Kicks Off HIV Awareness Campaign

Magic+SpeaksAbout 250,000 people in the US have HIV and don’t know it. These people are unknowingly responsible for up to 75% of new infections. Almost half of new infections are among African Americans. Continue reading

HW Pick: Tony Kushner, “How to Survive a Plague” And Harlem (video)

The video clip above is from Thursday’s edition of “Charlie Rose” on PBS, Pulitzer Prize winner (and Oscar nominee this year for “Lincoln”) Tony Kushner praised David France’s Oscar-nominated documentary How to Survive a Plague while discussing the legacy of his Angels in America. Continue reading

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A Harlem Shout Out For World AIDS Day

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St. Mary’s Center’s Upcoming 20th Anniversary Celebration in Harlem Today

Harlem’s St. Mary’s Center, a skilled nursing facility and adult day health care program for people living with HIV/AIDS, is celebrating 20 years of providing quality medical and social services to people living with HIV/AIDS in New York City. Continue reading

Alicia Keys Black Ball ’12: Keep A Child Alive Event

Harlem’s Alicia Keys continues to do great work for the children of the world in her organization Keep A Child Alive cause.

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Harlem’s African Services Committee Benefits From New Social Media Intiative

African Services Committee, a nonprofit based in Harlem that combats malnutrition, tuberculosis and AIDS in New York City and Ethiopia will benefit from an unusual Nantucket, Massachusetts initiative.  Continue reading