The Red Pump Project
Red Pump of the Week – Carlos Santana
by Aramide Esubi If you’re ever looking to spice things up a bit, what better way to do it than with a hot new shoe? This sandal by Carlos Santana is just what you need for that night out on the town or that special dinner date. Now that I’ve…
Upcoming HIV/AIDS Events Around the Country
Event Spotlight – Bar AIDS: Mark your calendars Chicago! Bar AIDS is upon us on Thursday, August 26th. This year not only are pubs and bars throughout the city participating, but so are coffee shops and juice bars, to accommodate a broader clientele. A portion of the proceeds at participating…
Merck and Black AIDS Institute Launch Care and Treatment Network
On Tuesday, the Black AIDS Institute, in partnership with Merck, announced the launch of the Black Treatment Advocates Network. According to the press release, BTAN, the first collaborative Network of its kind, will train and mobilize a team of treatment advocates with a mission to link Black Americans with HIV…
Are African Americans Still Concerned With HIV/AIDS In Our Community?
by Lisa Pollard On July 24th, I participated in the AIDS Walk of Central Ohio. Actually, I volunteer every year as a tribute to my former co-worker and dear friend who lived with AIDS. Nonetheless, every year I become a little more disappointed at the fact that there are so…
CDC Awards $42 Million in Grants for HIV Prevention…
In a turn of events from budget and funding cuts for HIV/AIDS services and in the wake of the Obama Administration’s National HIV/AIDS Strategy the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced good news for HIV/AIDS organizations. Last week the CDC awarded $42 million to over 130 community-based organizations…
Philadelphia, Get Tested!: Carnival for a Cure
Philadelphia, PA – Due to their broad reach and heavy influence, faith-based organizations have played critical roles in HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention efforts. The inclusion of churches and other religious organizations in discussions about HIV/AIDS can create a discourse that is free of judgment and associated stigma that encourages people…
SisterLove, Inc. (Organization Spotlight)
by Renisha James SisterLove, Inc. is one of those organizations that absolutely does it all. Based in Atlanta, GA with an international branch in South Africa, this powerful organization is in the fight for women’s lives; educating them about their reproductive health and focusing on the deadly epidemic of HIV/AIDS….
Gender Inequalities: Women and Infants at Greater Risk for AIDS
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are approximately 33.4 million people around the world who are living with HIV/AIDS. Of these 33.4 million infected, half are estimated to be women. Last month at the International AIDS Conference in Vienna attendees discussed how gender inequality contributes to the vulnerability…
We’re Rocking the Red Pump at the Chicago AIDS Walk/Run!
Chi Red Pump Rockers! It’s that time of year again! The AIDS Foundation of Chicago is hosting their Annual AIDS Run & Walk, Saturday, October 2, 2010. There are over 22,000 reported cases of HIV/AIDS in Chicago. Of the 22,000, 4,866 are women. 76% of these women are black, 13%…
Upcoming HIV/AIDS Events Around the World
There are HIV/AIDS events happening all over the world! Take a look at how people across the globe are spreading awareness, with these upcoming events! *Social Events August 7, 2010 – AIM for Youth’s Back 2 School Community Kids Day in Atlanta, GA is FREE and open to the public….