Join The Living Affected Corporation's book release event February 5, 3pm - 5pm, at Pyramid Gallery 1001 Wright Avenue in Little Rock, Arkansas featuring the periodical, "Our Lives, Our Stories, The Untold Stories of Women with AIDS. Contributors to the book will be present to read and share their stories live as well as autograph copies. Sponsored by a grant from Tibotech Pharmaceuticals, the book was the outcome of The Plus Club program which as apart of the organizations Linkage In Need Communities to Care initiative.The program was created in response to the lack of support groups that focus on women in Arkansas. The Living Affected Corporation is committed to promoting empowerment and inclusion while decreasing the prevalence of HIV/AIDS through education, advocacy and dismantling social and economic barriers for marginalized communities. Included in the book is also a local HIV/ AIDS resources. For more information contact info@lacorponline.org or call 877-902-7HIV To help us continue offering these types of resources please consider purchasing a copy which can be ordered from this platform using our secured Pay Pal link found in the right side margin.
AIDS 2012 Plenary Speakers Announced
Gregorio Millett
Today’s announcement of plenary speakers is a clear indication of how AIDS 2012 is shaping up to be one of the strongest International AIDS Conferences yet, with 15 world-renowned experts tapped to speak on a range of key issues related to the global and U.S. response to AIDS. Under the plenary theme of Ending the Epidemic: Turning the Tide, Monday’s panel will feature a presentation by NIAID Director Dr. Anthony S. Fauci entitled, “Ending the HIV Epidemic: From Scientific Advances to Public Health Implementation.” On the same panel, Black AIDS Institute Executive Director and Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS member Phill Wilson will deliver remarks entitled, “The U.S. Epidemic”, and Dr. Sheila Tlou, Director of UNAIDS’ Regional Support Team for East and Southern Africa will speak to “Turning the Tide in Affected Countries: Leadership, Accountability and Targets.”Complete details regarding all 15 plenary speakers and daily conference themes is available on the conference website at www.aids2012.org. Please visit their site for more information about what to expect at this biennial event that is expected to bring over 25,000 participants to Washington, DC from July 22-27th. Stay tuned to this blog for additional details about the USG’s role in AIDS 2012
Living Affected Live on The Elliot Alert
CEO D. Levi appeared on Representative Efrem Elliott's "The Elliot Alert" in 2011 citing the continuing impact of AIDS and HIV in the Black community and beyond. The video is also apart of Elliot's You Tube channel under the UAPB TV banner. As an organization, LA Corp has been at the forefront of being available for media appearances, speaking engagements, circulating in-house produced materials and partnering as well as collaborating with numerous AID service organizations and social justice agencies both locally and nationally. LA Corp is committed to ensuring a comprehensive system of HIV care in Arkansas. The organization supports holistic prevention and treatment programs that adequately funded and accessible to marginalize communities. If your group or organization would like to schedule representatives from the group contact us at info@lacorponline.org or call 877.902.7HIV The Living Affected Corporation is a 501c3 public charity. Donations can be made through our website at www.livingaffected.org or you can forward your support to The Living Affected Corporation, P.O. Box 46558, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72214 In-kind, volunteer hours, frequent flier miles, office supplies, gift cards or sponsorships are encouraged to help continue our important programs and services. Can we count on you today!
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