July 22, 2016


 
  
 
Olive Shisana, Sc.D., co-chair of the 2016 Internatioal AIDS Conferene. Photo: Freddie Allen



Olive Shisana: On Sharing and Lifting Each Other Across The Diaspora

On the front lines of the AIDS epidemic for decades, Dr. Olive Shisana-President and CEO of South Africa-based Evidence Based Solutions and co-chair of the 2016 International AIDS Conference-will be the first to tell you that not only do Black Lives Matter its essential that Black people demand and expect more targeted social and cultural interventions and support to put an end to the epidemic in their communities. |  more

 
   


  
Dee Dee Chamblee

U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee

 Jamika Scott

George Curry 
Transgender People, "the most ...
DURBAN, South Africa - With all the talk about HIV-related health disparities, no group can make a stronger case than transgender men and women. | more














 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     



Global Network of Black People Working 
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I first attended the International AIDS Conference in 2002. I traveled to Barcelona at the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the African |  more





 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

HIV Rapidly Becoming A Disease of ...
While all other demographics are in decline, more and more young people are being diagnosed with the disease. Globally, 11.8 million people ages 15-24 | 
                       
 



 






 

 
 

Another Missed Opportunity 
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DURBAN, South Africa - On my first night here to cover the 26th International AIDS Conference, I had dinner with Phill Wilson, president and CEO of the Black AIDS  |  


WHAT WE'RE READING
A cross-section of articles we've read this week about HIV/AIDS, STIs and a wide cross-section of structural and systemic factors impacting HIV/AIDS in Black communities.

HIV/AIDS Prevention Is Affordable, Achievable And Better Than Cure

On the 4th day of the International AIDS Conference underway in Durban, the significant proportion of delegates have underscored the significance of multi-pronged approach to HIV mitigation. This assertion is further strengthened by the Department of Health which calls for a shift from over-emphasis of treatment to prevention. In the context of global economic turmoil, the focus on closing the tap on new HIV infections is cardinal than chasing a moving target of being treatment focused. Importantly, the multi-pronged approach does not negate the importance of searching for a scientific long lasting cure, but urges for a renewed focus and support of prevention mechanisms.

Sex Workers Continue to Call for Decriminilisation at AIDS Conference

Pietermaritzburg - With estimates that 77% of sex workers in Durban are HIV-positive, local and foreign sex workers on Monday called on delegates at the 2016 International Aids Conference to decriminalise sex work.
In This Issue
Phill Wilson
In the words of the great griot Carol Burnett, I'm so glad we had this time together. After the awe of the grandchildren of Nelson Mandela, Sir Elton John, Prince Harry and the grandchildren of dame Elizabeth |  more
AIDS 2016
Durban, South Africa

BTAN Delegate Participation | July 17-22

Black Media Delegate Participation | July 17-22

Daily Breakfast Briefings | July 19-22

Daily Webinars | July 19-22

AIDS 2016 Update

Los Angeles, CA | August 5

Atlanta, GA | August 17
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