LA Corp Continues Testing Initiative
The Living Affected Corporation in cooperation with the Arkansas Department of Health will engage in additional testing opportunities in the first and second quarter of 2013. "This ADH support will allow our agency to continue a course of testing not only in Pulaski County but move into at lest two delta areas," said D. Levi, LA Corp CEO.
She concluded, "its imperative that we have more outreach into counties such as Chicot and Lee where testing hasn't been concentrated." Studies have demonstrated that testing is prevention with community based organizations and AIDS service organizations being an intricate element in reducing infection rates. Unfortunately reports from the CDC cite increases in the African American community most notably among young Black MSM's 13-24. The groups STRILITE program was designed as a conduit to educate Black gay males in HIV 101 and self efficacy. The organization will also collaborate with area partners in its outreach effort as well as continuing to offer "free"testing at the groups North Little Rock offices at 401 North Maple. Call 379.8203 or contact info@lacorponline for an appointment.
NASEM Conference on AIDS.gov
The 2013 National African American MSM Leadership Conference on HIV/AIDS and other Health Disparities was held in Los Angeles, CA from January 17– 20, 2013. Unfortunately there were no participants from Arkansas but the conference sought to introduce the fifth Creating Responsible Intelligent Black Brothers (CRIBB) Fellowship participants.
Also a H3 conference took take place the day before the 2013 conference with the purpose to:
1) explore the current research, examining the intersection of behavioral, psychological, socio-cultural, and biomedical risk factors contributing to the HIV epidemic, as well as protective and resiliency factors among Black MSM
2) Develop and sustain local and national relationships between current and aspiring investigators, and community based participatory research collaborative to advance research and training aimed at reducing HIV among Black MSM
3) Generate reports, monographs and manuscripts that document key issues and provide recommendations for future research, programs and funding opportunities.
“10 Years and the Dialogue Continues” – HIV Prevention as Social Justice for Black Gay Men/MSM 2013 and Beyond was the theme/charge! The 2013 conference was to renew a sense of unity and commitment to an end of HIV. According to organizers, there is strength in our diversity and we have seen that we, as a community are a powerful force to be reckoned with. During the 2012 conference we witnessed again how our youth/young Black brothers are maturing and stepping into more prominent leadership roles; as they keep moving forward, we must continue to provide them with encouragement and meaningful opportunities for engagement and leadership.
This newest generation of leaders comes with inspiration, innovative ideas and the drive to make lasting change among Black Gay men, as well as the overall Black community. We must remember our fallen brother Dr. Colomb and encourage, as he did, many young leaders to be the best they can and also keep community in mind and not self. I ask that we all take a pledge to be our brother’s keeper and each teach one and/or become a mentor to a young Black gay man. With that said, “10 Years and the Dialogue Continues” HIV Prevention as Social Justice for Black Gay Men/MSM 2013 and Beyond. Without doubt, we can remove HIV/AIDS and other health disparities from our community.
She concluded, "its imperative that we have more outreach into counties such as Chicot and Lee where testing hasn't been concentrated." Studies have demonstrated that testing is prevention with community based organizations and AIDS service organizations being an intricate element in reducing infection rates. Unfortunately reports from the CDC cite increases in the African American community most notably among young Black MSM's 13-24. The groups STRILITE program was designed as a conduit to educate Black gay males in HIV 101 and self efficacy. The organization will also collaborate with area partners in its outreach effort as well as continuing to offer "free"testing at the groups North Little Rock offices at 401 North Maple. Call 379.8203 or contact info@lacorponline for an appointment.
NASEM Conference on AIDS.gov
The 2013 National African American MSM Leadership Conference on HIV/AIDS and other Health Disparities was held in Los Angeles, CA from January 17– 20, 2013. Unfortunately there were no participants from Arkansas but the conference sought to introduce the fifth Creating Responsible Intelligent Black Brothers (CRIBB) Fellowship participants.
Also a H3 conference took take place the day before the 2013 conference with the purpose to:
1) explore the current research, examining the intersection of behavioral, psychological, socio-cultural, and biomedical risk factors contributing to the HIV epidemic, as well as protective and resiliency factors among Black MSM
2) Develop and sustain local and national relationships between current and aspiring investigators, and community based participatory research collaborative to advance research and training aimed at reducing HIV among Black MSM
3) Generate reports, monographs and manuscripts that document key issues and provide recommendations for future research, programs and funding opportunities.
“10 Years and the Dialogue Continues” – HIV Prevention as Social Justice for Black Gay Men/MSM 2013 and Beyond was the theme/charge! The 2013 conference was to renew a sense of unity and commitment to an end of HIV. According to organizers, there is strength in our diversity and we have seen that we, as a community are a powerful force to be reckoned with. During the 2012 conference we witnessed again how our youth/young Black brothers are maturing and stepping into more prominent leadership roles; as they keep moving forward, we must continue to provide them with encouragement and meaningful opportunities for engagement and leadership.
This newest generation of leaders comes with inspiration, innovative ideas and the drive to make lasting change among Black Gay men, as well as the overall Black community. We must remember our fallen brother Dr. Colomb and encourage, as he did, many young leaders to be the best they can and also keep community in mind and not self. I ask that we all take a pledge to be our brother’s keeper and each teach one and/or become a mentor to a young Black gay man. With that said, “10 Years and the Dialogue Continues” HIV Prevention as Social Justice for Black Gay Men/MSM 2013 and Beyond. Without doubt, we can remove HIV/AIDS and other health disparities from our community.
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