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29 April 2010
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Sheila Johnson’s Fight Against HIV in DC & why she’s ashamed of BET

Sheila Johnson, founder of Black Entertainment Network (BET) is using her riches from launching BET to raise awareness of the capital’s AIDS crisis with a new documentary. The billionaire talks to Lloyd Grove about the pandemic, why she’s “ashamed” of BET now, and how politics disillusioned her.

” Don’t even get me …

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21 April 2010
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H&M’s Fashion Against AIDS Festival Collection

H&M’s Fashion Against AIDS Festival Collection

FabSugar.com gives readers an exclusive first look at H&M’s Fashion Against AIDS campaign. It’s built to mix and match and designed to take you from beginning to end of your concert stay, complete with sleeping bags, a tent, and cool headphones.

H&M is also debuting a dedicated hippie chic …

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10 March 2010
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I Rock The Red Pump: National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

I Rock The Red Pump!

National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD) is a nationwide initiative celebrated on March 10th every year to raise awareness of the increasing impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls.In observance of this day, The Red Pump Project asked bloggers to participate in the 2nd …

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7 March 2010
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Life in the district: DC set to be 1st US city giving away free female condoms

The District will become the first city in the United States to distribute female condoms free, part of a project that will make 500,000 of them available in beauty salons, convenience stores and high schools in parts of the city with high HIV rates. The project is funded through a $500,000 grant from the MAC AIDS Fund, a subsidiary of MAC Cosmetics. The distribution could begin within the next three weeks in parts of wards 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7. HIV/AIDS infection is the leading cause of death for black women 25-34 nationwide. A 2008 report showed the District’s HIV/AIDS rate at an alarming 3% (approximately 15,100 adults) which is considered a major epidemic.

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2 February 2010
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Rock the Red Pump!

Rock the Red Pump!
Every year, the United States recognizes March 10th as National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. It’s a nationwide initiative to raise awareness about the increasing impact of HIV/AIDS on women & girls and encourages ladies to take action. While progress has definitely been made in the …

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1 December 2009
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WORLD AIDS DAY 2009

Today is World’s Aids which was established in 1988 to raise awareness and funds for HIV/AIDS projects around the world. According to statistics, AIDS is the leading cause of death among African American woman ages 25-34. It’s a huge epidemic with almost 3 million new HIV cases reported last year and 2 million HIV related deaths worldwide. Here are the Basics of HIV. HIV is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system – the body’s defence against diseases. Are and HIV and AIDS the same? How is HIV passed on? Is there a cure for HIV? How can I protect myself and others from HIV infection? View some 2008 HIV stats and learn how to protect yourself

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16 October 2009
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Fab Friday: Fabulous over 40

I am sooo determined to be on someone’s Fab Over 40 List and this is why! Halle Berry and Iman put some mid-twenties ladies to shame! Looking good and for a good cause…they attended Alicia Keys Keep a Child Alive Benefit Black Ball which benefits children and families with HIV/AIDS in …

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19 March 2009
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DC PROTEST AGAINST HIV/AIDS

In response to the alarming news of the DC HIV/AIDS rate rising to 3% -HIV positive District residents, members of DC Fights Back , Campaign To End AIDS, along with local allies will conduct a press conference and protest in front of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue …

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16 March 2009
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HIV/AIDS Rate in D.C. Hits 3%

As a public health professional dedicated to promoting TOTAL LIFE PROSPERITY  I was saddened when I heard the report on HIV/AIDS rates on the rise here in the district. Here’s a summary of the 2008  epidemiology report by the District’s HIV/AIDS office report:
At least 3% of District residents have HIV …

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