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It was standing room only on the evening of Wednesday, December 9^th, as hundreds gathered at Harlem’s historic National Black Theatre as hundreds gathered to commemorate World AIDS Day 2009 during a festive program presented by the Harlem HIV AIDS Services Consortium (Iris House, SAGE, Canaan Baptist Church, Bailey House, Inc., UPTOWN Healthlink and Copasetic Women), in partnership with North General Hospital’s Department of Special Services (formerly Department of HIV/AIDS).  The theme of this year’s program was “Removing Barriers, Addressing Stigma.” The program highlighted the challenges that prevent Harlem residents from getting tested for HIV/AIDS, seeking medical care, and disclosing their HIV status to their loved ones.   WBLS (107.5 FM) radio personality Dr. Bob Lee (see photo) served as the event’s master of ceremonies.  Speakers included the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Dr. Monica Sweeney, Debra Levine, vice president of community relations for the National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS, and Dr. Samuel Daniel, president and CEO of North General Hospital. Continue reading →