Posts Tagged ‘Black AIDS Institute’
Ledisi advocates for HIV awareness, prevention and treatment
Ledisi is letting her love for her community rule. During her recent tour stop in Detroit, the Grammy Award-nominated singer, songwriter and actress met with members of Detroit’s Black Treatment Advocates Network (BTAN) and the Detroit Health Department. She spoke with them about the dynamics of HIV and how it affects the Black community. Representatives from…
Read MorePhill Wilson of Black AIDS Institute says HIV battle is ‘winnable’
Against a 30-year backdrop of stigma, discrimination and fear, Phill Wilson, president and chief executive officer of the Black AIDS Institute has a powerful vision to build an AIDS-free Black America. “AIDS is our problem, impacting our people and we must create viable solutions,” said the longtime AIDS activist. “Black people often forget how great we are as…
Read MoreOscar-winning filmmaker, HIV/AIDS activist Lee Daniels honored in L.A.
The Black AIDS Institute’s Heroes in the Struggle Gala and Award Celebration honors in a star-studded event and photographic tribute individuals who over the past year have made a heroic contribution to the fight against HIV/AIDS. Lee Daniels is the Academy Award-winning filmmaker of films like Precious, The Paperboy, The Butler and Monster’s Ball, and…
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