EVENTS SPOTLIGHT

AIDS has killed an estimated 22 million people globally since it first appeared 20 years ago. Each year, over 5 million people are infected, and there are over 15,000 new HIV infections every day. The developing world has been hit particularly hard, as nearly 95 percent of new infections occur in developing countries. Globally, there are currently over 42 million people living with HIV/AIDS, and this terrible epidemic will only worsen if action is not taken immediately. The United States is committed to leading the fight against the global scourge of HIV/AIDS. In his 2003 State of the Union Address, President Bush announced the Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, a 5-year, $15 billion initiative that will turn the tide in combating the HIV/AIDS pandemic. This commitment of resources will help the most afflicted countries in Africa and the Caribbean wage and win the war against HIV/AIDS by extending and saving lives. Specifically, the initiative intends to:

• Prevent 7 million new infections
• Treat 2 million people infected with HIV
• Care for 10 million HIV-infected individuals and AIDS orphans

In addition, in 2002 President Bush announced the $500 million Mother and Child HIV Prevention Initiative, which seeks to prevent the transmission of HIV/AIDS from mothers to infants and to improve health care in Africa and the Caribbean. Through a combination of improving care and drug treatment and expanding local healthcare delivery capacities, this effort expects to reach up to 1 million women annually and reduce mother-to-child transmissions by 40 percent within 5 years in 12 African countries and the Caribbean. These initiatives are in conjunction with the multilateral effort to establish the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, a collaboration of a group of countries, organizations, and individuals working together to eradicate these diseases. The United States was instrumental in the establishment of the Global Fund, and President Bush announced the Fund's first pledge in May 2001. In January 2003, Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy G. Thompson was elected as the Global Fund Executive Board chairman, and through 3 rounds of funding, the Global Fund has committed $2.1 billion in grants to 121 countries. For additional information on Federal Global AIDS initiatives and programs, please visit:
     http://www.whitehouse.gov/onap/facts.html
     http://www.globalhealth.gov/hiv_links.shtml

As we learn about the events that organizations and communties will be celebrating around the nation, we will keep this calendar updated by state.

California

* Sacramento
Organization: Community Care Network for People of Color
Event Description: 2nd Annual Leadership Breakfast-Healthcare professionals, clergy, business leaders, local politicians will gather to discuss the state of affairs in the African American community in Sacramento California. Keynote speaker is Gail Wyatt, Ph.D. from UCLA.
Event Date: Saturday, February 7, 2004
Time: 8:00 - 10:00 AM
City/State: Sacramento, CA
Contact Name: Azizza Davis Goines
Phone: 916-914-6333
Fax: 916-914-6324
Email: agoines@caresclinic.org
Web: www.caresclinic.org

Florida

* Broward County
Organization: Broward County Health Department
Event Description: Community Forum to discuss HIV/AIDS Issues in our minority communities of Broward County at the Africian - American Research Library and Cultural Center
Event Date: Saturday, February 7, 2004
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
City/State: Broward County, FL
Contact Name: Donna Nelson
Phone: 954-467-4779
Fax: 954-767-5048
Email: donna_nelson@doh.state.fl.us

Georgia

* Atlanta
Organization: The Hope Clinic of The Emory Vaccine Center
Event Description: Health Fair and Community Awareness Day
Event Date: Saturday, February 7, 2004
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
City/State: Atlanta, GA
Contact Name: Karol Travis
Phone: 404-712-8546
Fax: 404-727-1369
Email: katravi@sph.emory.edu
Web: www.hopeclinic.emory.edu

Louisiana

* Lake Charles
Organization: Southwest LA AIDS Council
Event Description: PSA's TESTING Rally
Event Date: Monday, February 2, 2004 to Saturday, February 7, 2004
Time: Various toimes. Please call the Southwest LA AIDS Council for informatiion.
City/State: Lake Charles, LA
Contact Name: Craig Ryan
Phone: 337-439-5861
Fax: 337-436-8713
Email: craigr@slac.org
Web: www.slac.org

Maryland

* Baltimore
Organization: Blue Waters Community Health Coalition, Inc.
Event Description: The Coalition will be providing the Westport community with information on HIV/AIDS, testing, counseling and referrals, as well as other health screenings.
Event Date: Saturday, February 7, 2004
Time: Noon - 3:00 PM
City/State: Baltimore, MD
Contact Name: Cheryl Paige
Phone: 410-951-3539
Fax: 410-951-2501
Email: cpaige@coppin.edu
Web: www.bwchc.com

Massachusetts

* Worcester
Organization: Family Helath Center Worcester
Event Description: Family Health Center will be providing free anonymous and confidential HIV testing. Test are availabe using the venipuncture, oral mucosa and rapid testing. There will be an information table available with information on HIV/AIDS, hepatitis and STDs. There will be condoms, bleach kits and other prevention materials distributed.
Event Date: Saturday, February 7, 2004
Time: Noon - 4:00 PM
City/State: Worcester, MA
Contact Name: Daniel Ayala
Phone: 508-860-7902
Fax: 508-860-7989
Email: Dan.Ayalafhcw@umassmed.edu

Michigan

* Detroit
Organization: SW Detroit HIV/AIDS Awareness Project
Event Description: Prayer Breakfast and information/Awareness Session followed by a Panel Discussion featuring people living with HIV as well as prevention and faith-based messages.
Event Date: Friday, February 6, 2004
Time: 9:00-2:00 PM
City/State: Detroit, MI
Contact Name: Tyrone D. Jordan
Phone: 313-258-5797
Fax: 313-881-8335
Email: SWHIVAIDSPROJECT@aol.com

Organization: SW Detroit HIV/AIDS Awareness Project
Event Description: Celebration of Life Youth Rally featuring dance competitions, High School Pep-Bands, Rap Music on HIV/AIDS and Pep Rally FUN! Free Screening, Education & Intervention on-site.
Event Date: Saturday, February 7, 2004
Time: 1:00-4:00 PM
City/State: Detroit, MI
Contact Name: Tyrone D. Jordan
Phone: 313-258-5797
Fax: 313-881-8335
Email: SWHIVAIDSPROJECT@aol.com

Mississippi

* Jackson
Organization: Umoja Rites of Passage Empowerment Profram for Young Women
Event Description: First National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Youth Rally will happen at Rosemont MB Church. Speakers, Choirs, spoken words, counseling & testing and literature. '
Event Date: Saturday, February 7, 2004
Time: 6:00 PM
City/State: Jackson, MS
Contact Name: Ruby Gray
Phone: 601-506-1318
Fax: 601-368-2021
Email: rbailey806@aol.com

Missouri

* St. Louis
Organization: Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis
Event Description: Town Hall Meeting and Youth Production by HealthWorks
Event Date: Saturday, February 7, 2004
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
City/State: St. Louis, MO
Contact Name: Paris Jackson
Phone: 314-615-3623
Fax: 314-531-4822
Email: pjackson@urbanleague-stl.org

New Mexico

* Albuquerque
Organization: Nations Community HealthSource and UNM
Event Description: First ever Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day will happen at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. Speakers, preformers, workshops, etc... May have a Sunday service the next day as well.
Event Date: Saturday, February 7, 2004
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
City/State: Albuquerque, NM
Contact Name: Ritch Johnson
Phone: 505-262-6554
Email: rjohnson@abq.ihs.gov

New York

* Brooklyn
Organization: Miracle Temple Ministries
Event Description: 1st Annual Health Fair featuring HIV/AIDS Awareness in recognition of the National Black HIV?AIDS Awareness & Info Day 2004.
Event Date: Saturday, February 21, 2004
Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
City/State: Brooklyn, NY
Contact Name: Joan Gumbs
Phone: 718-345-6108
Email: joanj29@hotmail.com
Web: www.miracle-temple-ministries.org

* New York City
Organization: Exponents
Event Description: Campaign to test people of color. Using OraQuick HIV Testing process. Reults in 20 minutes. Pre-post test counseling administered.
Event Date: February 9 - 20, 2004
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 PM
City/State: New York, NY
Contact Name: Michael Bethea
Phone: 212-243-3434 xt. 119
Fax: 2120 243-3586
Email: mbethea@exponents.com
Web: www.exponents.org

Tennessee

* Memphis
Organization: Memphis Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Group
Event Description: Black Women & HIV/AIDS
Event Date: Saturday, February 7, 2004
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
City/State: Memphis, TN
Contact Name: Ernest Donelson
Phone: 901-335-5931
Fax: 901-272-7458
Email: blackaidsmemphis@yahoo.com

Texas

* Austin
Organization: Creative Initiatives, Inc. and Personal Connections
Event Description: AIDS Awareness Reception
Event Date: Friday, February 6, 2004
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
City/State: Austin, TX
Contact Name: Linda Moss
Phone: 512-834-8552
Email: ci1999us@yahoo.com                         »»»»»
Organization: Creative Initiatives, Inc. and A/TCMHMR CARE Program
Event Description: HIV Testing at H & H Tavern and TCs Lounge
Event Date: Saturday, February 7, 2004
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
City/State: Austin, TX
Contact Name: Linda Moss
Phone: 512-834-8552
Email: ci1999us@yahoo.com

Organization: Creative Initiatives, Inc.
Event Description: Information Packet Dissemination at five local bars, KAZI 88.7 FM Radio Station, The Austin Academy, and A/TCMHMR Care Programs Drop-In Center. HIV Testing conducted by A/TCMHMR staff.
Event Date: Saturday, February 7, 2004
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
City/State: Austin, TX
Contact Name: Linda Moss
Phone: 512-834-8552
Email: ci1999us@yahoo.com

Organization: Creative Initiatives, Inc.
Event Description: Voter Registration
Event Date: Saturday, February 7, 2004
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
City/State: Austin, TX
Contact Name: Linda Moss
Phone: 512-834-8552
Email: ci1999us@yahoo.com

Organization: Outreach Productions, Inc.
Event Description: Brian "BYDEE" Joseph Art Exhibit
Event Date: Saturday, February 7, 2004
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
City/State: Austin, TX
Contact Name: Debra Ogunro
Phone: 512-9891539 Fax:

Organization: Outreach Productions, Inc.
Event Description: Flower Pot Painting for Children. Brian "BYDEE" Joseph will autograph pots painted by children.
Event Date: Saturday, February 7, 2004
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
City/State: Austin, TX
Contact Name: Debra Ogunro
Phone: 512-9891539 Fax:

Organization: Personal Connections Healthcare Services/HIV Programs, Inc.
Event Description: HIV Education Workshop and Voter Registration
Event Date: Saturday, February 7, 2004
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
City/State: Austin, TX
Contact Name: Delfred Hastings
Phone: 512-933-0612
Email: delfred202@hotmail.com                         »»»»»
Organization: Personal Connections Healthcare Services/HIV Programs, Inc.
Event Description: Reclaiming Our Community Gospel Musical featuring seven choirs.
Event Date: Saturday, February 7, 2004
Time: 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM
City/State: Austin, TX
Contact Name: Delfred Hastings
Phone: 512-933-0612
Email: delfred202@hotmail.com

* Dallas
Organization: Renaissance III
Event Description: Rally for Life Without AIDS; Osiris Humanitarian Awards for Service to Black with HIV/AIDS Community Health Fair
Event Date: Saturday, February 7, 2004
Time: 2:00 - 6:00 PM
City/State: Dallas, TX
Contact Name: Don Sneed
Phone: 214-421-8181
Fax: 214-421-8182
Email: Renaissance3@prodigy.net
Web: www.Renaissance3.com

* Forth Worth
Organization: AIDS Outreach Center
Event Description: Day will consist of HIV/AIDS information, voter registration, blood pressure, diabetes, bone marrow and sickle cell disease screening and testing ,also HIV testing.
Event Date: Saturday, February 7, 2004
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
City/State: Fort Worth, TX
Contact Name: Daneshe Williams
Phone: 817-535-1113
Fax: 817-535-4041
Email: daneshew@aoc.org
Web: www.aoc.org

* Houston
Organization: TLC
Event Description: FREE Dialogues Health Fair and HIV Screening Featuring Music Group TLC
Event Date: Saturday, February 7, 2004
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
City/State: Brentwood Community Foundation
13033 Landmark Avenue
Houston, TX
Contact Name: Lolita Verny
Phone: 212-229-8417
Email: lverny@ccapr.com
Web: www.hiv-dialogues.com

Virginia

* Roanoke
Organization: Council of Community Services HIV/STD Resources
502 Campbell Avenue
Roanoke, Va. 24016
Event Description: Library Display all month long, featuring articles, books, films, and poetry of and about famous African Americans who are or have been affected by HIV/AIDS. Roanoke Public Library, Downtown Branch at 706 So. Jefferson St, 24016
Event Dates: February 2004
City/State: Roanoke, VA
Contact Name: Pam Meador, Assistant Director HIV/STD Resources
Briget DiCicco, Staff Member
Phone: CCS, 540-982-2437
Library, 540-853-2473
Fax: 540-982-2935
Email: bridgetdecicco@yahoo.com
or
bridgetd@thecouncilofcommunityservices.org
Web: www.councilofcommunityservices.org

Organization: Council of Community Services HIV/STD Resources
502 Campbell Avenue
Roanoke, Va. 24016
Event Description: Jacks Barber Shop 10th Street, Roanoke, will have free oral HIV testing (Orasure, no blood, no needles) Outreach and information. Prizes and refreshments.
Event Date: Saturday, February 7, 2004
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
City/State: Roanoke, VA
Contact Name: Pam Meador, Assistant Director HIV/STD Resources
Briget DiCicco, Staff Member
Phone: CCS, 540-982-2437
Fax: 540-982-2935
Email: bridgetdecicco@yahoo.com
or
bridgetd@thecouncilofcommunityservices.org
Web: www.councilofcommunityservices.org

Organization: Council of Community Services HIV/STD Resources
502 Campbell Avenue
Roanoke, Va. 24016
Event Description: Rev. "Bill" Lee, of The Loudon Avenue Christian Church (730 Loudon Avenue , NW Roanoake) will focus his February 22, 2004 sermon on the Crisis of Aids in the Black Community. He invited everyone to "come, to hear and to be tested" Rev. Lee will also be HIV tested in front of his entire congregation.
Event Date: Sunday, February 22, 2004
Time: 11:00 AM
City/State: Roanoke, VA
Contact Name: Pam Meador, Assistant Director HIV/STD Resources
Briget DiCicco, Staff Member
Phone: CCS, 540-982 2437
The Loudon Avenue Christian Church, 540-342-8852
Fax: 540-982-2935
Email: bridgetdecicco@yahoo.com
or
bridgetd@thecouncilofcommunityservices.org
Web: www.councilofcommunityservices.org