Archive for New York
LIFEBeat (Organization Spotlight)
by Renisha James When in search of an HIV/AIDS organization that was making a solid and meaningful impact in its community, I ran across one that stood out simply by its title: LIFEBeat: The Music Industry Fights AIDS. Being a music lover, I was intrigued. Who Are They? “LIFEBeat is…
Gov. David Paterson signs legislation; Hopes to prevent HIV Infections
New York – This past Friday, in hopes to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS, Governor David Paterson (D-NY) signed two pieces of legislation. The first bill, gives patients, between the ages of 13 and 64, the option to get tested for HIV by signing a general consent form. The form…
Join Team Red Pump in AIDS Walk NYC
Far too many New Yorkers are being infected with HIV and dying of AIDS. We must do better. Did you know that more than 100,000 New Yorkers are living with HIV, but thousands don’t know they’re infected? This year AIDS Walk New York is celebrating 25 years in the fight…