The READ Rolls on Arkansas
The READ will be stepped off at The New Six Ten last Friday evening and the
resounding enthusiasm and congratulatory spirit was electric. "I'm so excited about this launch and the turn out for it." said Editorial Director Tonya Estell. She continued, " we put a lot of work into this as well as tried to cover as much of the community as possible. I hope that moving forward we will continue to get the support of everyone."
This new venture was an outgrowth of community assessments and other dialog that expressed a need for a "community newspaper," that would be LGBTQ focused and driven. Consequently LA Corp Publishing an off shoot of community based organization, The Living Affected Corporation made the decision to add the periodical as another publishing effort in its catalog of published items that included Arkansas's first LGBTQ health journal, Omnibus in 2012.
After numerous rough drafts and other minor set backs, the staff went into overdrive trying to get every possible angel covered while serving advertising interest. To date the newspaper has secured significant sponsorship from I-30 Liquor and additional ad support from the Human Right Campaign, The New 610 Lounge, Inz & Outtz and Body Clinic Little Rock.
The staff further reported that this version of the newspaper grew to a 20 pager featuring local entertainer spotlights, gossip column, human interest stories and community resources. Advertising rates and information can be obtained from calling 501.379-8203 or reaching out to info@livingaffected.org An online version of the publication will be scaling up with some possible exclusive coverage that ay not appear in the hard copy. Check out the site at www.theread.net and stay tuned to COP 24/7 for all the updates.
Mid South Conference Announces Agenda
The 2014 Saving Ourselves Symposium, Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6 will be the Black Gay Men’s Technical Assistance Meeting. The technical assistance workshops are designed for traditional and non-traditional stakeholders working with Black Gay Men in a effort to improve their overall health outcomes. Workshops include topics such as Culture Sensitivity, Faith & Black Gay Men, Bio-medical Prevention, Mental Health, Exploring Sub-cultures and Building Rapport with Black Gay Men, to name a few.
Plenary discussions during the 2014 Saving Ourselves Symposium will be hosted by Young Black Gay Men's Leadership Initiative, AVAC, Intimacy & Colour and Gilead Sciences. SpeakOut will be the topic for the Twitter Town Hall Meeting on Friday night, June 6, 2014. SpeakOut will convey the need for black gay/bi-sexual and same gender loving men to speak out about their relationships, their health and for their communities in the South. This discussion will be interactive by using #SpeakOut on twitter.
Saturday morning will involve community level workshops on topics such as PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), Finance Management, Interpersonal Relationships, Spirituality and Sexuality, Self-Care, Social Media Activism and Leading with Passion. Schedule of events available here.
Sponsors for the 2014 Saving Ourselves Symposium are Gilead Sciences, Southland Park Gaming and Racing, Tennessee AETC, James Anderson Lester, King Rose Consulting, Young Black Gay Men's Leadership Initiative, Positively Aware, Family Safety Center, WellsConsulting Events and Graphics, Dr. LaShunda Thompson, Studio1524 Salon Luxury Furniture and iSmile Family Dentistry, Inc. and the Human Rights Campaign. Sponsorship opportunities and vendor space is still available. Contact trdfmemphis@gmail.com to request information.
The Living Affected Corporation was a successful entity serving as an access point to directly educate and enroll individuals in the program. Uniquely LA Corp was the only African American-LGBTQ owned and operated agency to be awarded such a service contract in Arkansas. The agency was required to serve a target of 2800 individuals throughout a seven county area. Coupling educating and enrolling participants also allowed the agency to further serve its client base around sexual health disparities and community capacity building.
To participate in one of the webinars, please select your preferred topic from the list below and submit the necessary information. Please click on the title of the webinar and fill out the registration form. After registering you will receive an e-mail confirmation containing information about joining the webinar. Please contact us at ACA101@hhs.gov if you have problems registering or if you have any questions about the health care law. All webinars are one hour.
The READ will be stepped off at The New Six Ten last Friday evening and theresounding enthusiasm and congratulatory spirit was electric. "I'm so excited about this launch and the turn out for it." said Editorial Director Tonya Estell. She continued, " we put a lot of work into this as well as tried to cover as much of the community as possible. I hope that moving forward we will continue to get the support of everyone."
This new venture was an outgrowth of community assessments and other dialog that expressed a need for a "community newspaper," that would be LGBTQ focused and driven. Consequently LA Corp Publishing an off shoot of community based organization, The Living Affected Corporation made the decision to add the periodical as another publishing effort in its catalog of published items that included Arkansas's first LGBTQ health journal, Omnibus in 2012.
After numerous rough drafts and other minor set backs, the staff went into overdrive trying to get every possible angel covered while serving advertising interest. To date the newspaper has secured significant sponsorship from I-30 Liquor and additional ad support from the Human Right Campaign, The New 610 Lounge, Inz & Outtz and Body Clinic Little Rock.
The staff further reported that this version of the newspaper grew to a 20 pager featuring local entertainer spotlights, gossip column, human interest stories and community resources. Advertising rates and information can be obtained from calling 501.379-8203 or reaching out to info@livingaffected.org An online version of the publication will be scaling up with some possible exclusive coverage that ay not appear in the hard copy. Check out the site at www.theread.net and stay tuned to COP 24/7 for all the updates.
Mid South Conference Announces Agenda
The 2014 Saving Ourselves Symposium, Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6 will be the Black Gay Men’s Technical Assistance Meeting. The technical assistance workshops are designed for traditional and non-traditional stakeholders working with Black Gay Men in a effort to improve their overall health outcomes. Workshops include topics such as Culture Sensitivity, Faith & Black Gay Men, Bio-medical Prevention, Mental Health, Exploring Sub-cultures and Building Rapport with Black Gay Men, to name a few.
Plenary discussions during the 2014 Saving Ourselves Symposium will be hosted by Young Black Gay Men's Leadership Initiative, AVAC, Intimacy & Colour and Gilead Sciences. SpeakOut will be the topic for the Twitter Town Hall Meeting on Friday night, June 6, 2014. SpeakOut will convey the need for black gay/bi-sexual and same gender loving men to speak out about their relationships, their health and for their communities in the South. This discussion will be interactive by using #SpeakOut on twitter.
Saturday morning will involve community level workshops on topics such as PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), Finance Management, Interpersonal Relationships, Spirituality and Sexuality, Self-Care, Social Media Activism and Leading with Passion. Schedule of events available here.
Sponsors for the 2014 Saving Ourselves Symposium are Gilead Sciences, Southland Park Gaming and Racing, Tennessee AETC, James Anderson Lester, King Rose Consulting, Young Black Gay Men's Leadership Initiative, Positively Aware, Family Safety Center, WellsConsulting Events and Graphics, Dr. LaShunda Thompson, Studio1524 Salon Luxury Furniture and iSmile Family Dentistry, Inc. and the Human Rights Campaign. Sponsorship opportunities and vendor space is still available. Contact trdfmemphis@gmail.com to request information.
Affordable Care Act: From Coverage to Care
The Living Affected Corporation was a successful entity serving as an access point to directly educate and enroll individuals in the program. Uniquely LA Corp was the only African American-LGBTQ owned and operated agency to be awarded such a service contract in Arkansas. The agency was required to serve a target of 2800 individuals throughout a seven county area. Coupling educating and enrolling participants also allowed the agency to further serve its client base around sexual health disparities and community capacity building.
Although open enrollment has concluded, the group continues to follow up, educate and assist individuals who have encountered problems or challenges. With updates continuing to be forwarded the company has been instrumental in disbursing the latest information and or interactive portals for those seeking more information. The group would like to share the following:
Interactive Webinars on the Health Care Law
The HHS Partnership Center has updated webinars on the health care law for faith and community leaders. All webinars are open to the public and include a question and answer session.To participate in one of the webinars, please select your preferred topic from the list below and submit the necessary information. Please click on the title of the webinar and fill out the registration form. After registering you will receive an e-mail confirmation containing information about joining the webinar. Please contact us at ACA101@hhs.gov if you have problems registering or if you have any questions about the health care law. All webinars are one hour.
Thursday, May 29 at 1 p.m. ET
(Noon CT, 11 a.m. MT, 10 a.m. PT)
To Join By Phone Only, Dial 1-646-307-1706, Access Code: 564-494-667
For those joining by phone only, the Pin Number is the # key.
The health care law has created special enrollment periods for those who experience special circumstances such as graduating from college and losing health insurance, getting married and needing coverage for a spouse, losing employer insurance or turning 26 and losing coverage on a parent’s health plan. Join this webinar to learn more about special enrollment periods and how to enroll in the Health Insurance Marketplace. For those who are uninsured and don’t qualify for the special enrollment period, learn what resources are available and when and how to enroll in the Health Insurance Marketplace. Please email ACA101@hhs.gov by May 29 at 10 a.m. ET with any questions.
Wednesday, June 4 at 2 p.m. ET
(1 p.m. CT, Noon MT, 11 a.m. PT)
To Join By Phone Only, Dial: 1-415-655-0057, Access Code: 141-203-101
For those joining by phone only, the Pin Number is the # key.
Many people now have health insurance but may not know how to use it. This webinar and conference call will discuss how to read your insurance card, how to find a doctor, what you need to know in making an appointment and what to do in case you have a health emergency. Key terms will be discussed as well as recommended health screenings. Please send your questions to ACA101@hhs.gov prior to June 4 at Noon ET.
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