Posted on March 10, 2013 by Rev. Keron R. Sadler, NAACP Manager of Health Programs
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
March 10th marked the National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
Blog — Health
Posted on May 07, 2013 by Marvin Bing, NAACP Region II Director
National Foster Care Month: Starting Out From Behind
The magnitude of foster care in America is startling. More than 700,000 youth of every race, ethnicity, culture, and age group are impacted by foster care each year. For kids in foster care, turning 18 isn't a source for celebration. It's a reason to panic.
Posted on May 03, 2013 by Rev. Dr. William Barber, NAACP NC State Conference President
Trouble in North Carolina
Last week, the first of several pieces of legislation to aggressively restrict your right to vote passed the North Carolina House.
Posted on February 07, 2013 by Shavon Arline-Bradley, Director of Health Programs
Thoughts on Black AIDS Day
Each year for National Black AIDS Day, we remember those who lost their battle with one of the worst diseases of our time.
Posted on December 01, 2012 by By Rev. Keron R. Sadler, NAACP National Health Program Manager
World AIDS Day: “The Significant Impact of HIV/AIDS on Young, Black Americans”
HIV continues to be a relentless burden to the African American community. On this 24th annual World AIDS Day, the NAACP Health Department reaffirms the disproportionate effect of HIV/AIDS on Black Americans
Posted on July 09, 2012 by Shavon Arline-Bradley, Director of Health Programs
Health Disparities in Our Community
At the National Convention in Houston this week, a main topic of discussion in the health symposiums will be the ever-pressing issue of HIV/AIDS within the African-American community.
Posted on June 27, 2012 by Rev. Keron R. Sadler, Health Program Manager
The First Step as an Instrument of Change:“Take the Test, Take Control”
Today, June 27th is National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) across the U.S. where we promote HIV-testing and early diagnosis. More than half of American adults still have never been tested for HIV, yet testing remains the only way to know whether you or a loved one are infected. Read as Rev. Sadler highlights the first step as an Instrument of Change
Posted on May 23, 2012
Shavon Arline-Bradley Talks Health with The Loop 21
"It was a no-brainer for me to be involved in a 100-year-old organization that had never lost its brand name."
Posted on February 18, 2012 by Derek E. Spencer, CRNP Executive Director of the JACQUES Initiative Institute of Human Virology
University of Maryland School of Medicine
The Responsibility of Our Greatness
Dimmed lights, an open bar and sophisticated seating areas with sheer drapes surround me as I stand on a dance floor in an elite night club. I am here to be honored for my work in HIV. Before me stand a host of beautiful young black people, gathered to acknowledge World AIDS Day and the impact of HIV in our community
Posted on January 09, 2012 by Sheldon D. Fields, PhD, ARNP, FNP-BC, AACRN, DPNAP, FAANP, Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs and Health Policy ,Florida International University
The Lives of Young Black Gay Men Matter
When new [HIV] infections in young Black gay men increase by nearly 50 percent in 3 years we need to do more to show them that their lives matter." -President Barack Obama, December 1, 2011
Posted on January 03, 2012 by Dázon Dixon Diallo, MPH Founder/President SisterLove, Inc. Atlanta, GA
Prevent Insanity and Stop Being Stupid – Change What You Do
I have been a part of the fight to end AIDS for over 27 years, and in the words of the NAACP, “Much has changed, much has not!” Our people still act as if the AIDS epidemic belongs to someone else.
Posted on January 01, 2012 by Jamaal D. Weatherspoonm Children's Home Society of Florida Family Support Worker-Early Head Start Program
Forgotten Epidemic Symposium Reflection
Being a firm believer in the Adinkra concept of Sankofa, I believe it is absolutely necessary to get the support, encouragement and guidance that come with working alongside those who are more experienced, as well as paying homage to those who paved the way so that we can have a present day platform on which to stand
Posted on December 13, 2011 by Rev. Joseph A. C. Smith, M. Div Alfred Street Baptist Church
What Would Jesus Say to This
Two years ago, I got a call from a ministry colleague in North Carolina: “Man my mom has HIV. The doctors say she’s had it for 15 years unbeknownst to her.”
Posted on December 13, 2011 by Shavon L. Arline-Bradley, National Health Director
Never Forget
On this 23rd annual World AIDS Day, the real question is have you forgotten about HIV?
Posted on December 02, 2011 by Curtis Johnson, Online & Social Media Specialist
How the NAACP Family is “Getting to Zero”
Yesterday on World AIDS Day, we asked our mobile subscribers how they were helping us "get to zero" - zero new cases of HIV/AIDS. Here are some of the responses.
