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Welcome to this month's episode of Public Health Musings! In this episode, we explore "HIV Prevention in the Black Community, especially Heterosexual Women," featuring Grazelle Howard from the Black AIDS Institute. Grazelle shares her expertise on the critical need for targeted HIV prevention strategies and the role of community engagement in combating the epidemic. Don't miss this informative discussion—tune in now!

In this final episode, we turn to people living with HIV today — longtime survivors of a plague who, despite their pain, frustrations and desires to just be done with it, realize they can't be done with it. These are people like Kia LaBeija, an artist who has been HIV-positive since birth, who turned to photography at 16, shortly after her mother died, to help make sense of her story. And they are people like Phill Wilson, an activist who still bears the scars of his decades fighting in the HIV and AIDS trenches; Valerie Reyes-Jimenez, the proudly positive woman we met in the first episode, who talks about what it's like to age as a HIV-positive woman; Victor Reyes, one of the children who went through Harlem Hospital and lived long enough to grow up and start a family of his own; and Lizzette Rivera, who who lost her mother to AIDS in 1984 and spent decades trying to find her mother's burial spot so that she could properly mourn and honor her. Together, these five remind us that the HIV and AIDS epidemic is not over — and there is still so much we need to do to bring it out of the shadows.Voices in this episode include:• Kia LaBeija, a former mother of the House of LaBeija, is an image-maker and storyteller born and raised in Hell's Kitchen in the heart of New York City. Her performative self-portraits embody memory and dream-like imagery to narrate complex stories at the intersections of womanhood, sexuality and navigating the world as an Afro Filipina living with HIV.• Warren Benbow is a drummer who has worked with Nina Simone, James “Blood” Ulmer, Betty Carter and Whitney Houston, among others. He grew up in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, and went to the High School of Performing Arts. Warren is Kia's father.• Phill Wilson is the founder of the Black AIDS Institute, AIDS policy director for the city of Los Angeles at the height of the epidemic, and a celebrated AIDS activist in both the LGBTQ+ and Black communities since the early 1980s.• Valerie Reyes-Jimenez is a HIV-positive woman, activist and organizer with Housing Works. She saw the AIDS crisis develop from a nameless monster into a pandemic from her home on New York City's Lower East Side.• Victor Reyes was born at Harlem Hospital Center and spent much of his childhood receiving treatment and care at the hospital's pediatric AIDS unit. He is the director of an after school program at a grade school in Washington, D.C. He also does research at the Global Community Health Lab at Howard University.• Lizzette Rivera is a data analyst who remains haunted by her mother's death in 1984. Rivera spent years trying to find the whereabouts of mother's burial site on Hart Island. She finally succeeded in 2020. She now visits her mother's grave regularly.Blindspot is a co-production of The HISTORY® Channel and WNYC Studios, in collaboration with The Nation Magazine.A companion photography exhibit by Kia LaBeija featuring portraits from the series is on view through March 11 at The Greene Space at WNYC. The photography for Blindspot was supported by a grant from the Economic Hardship Reporting Project, a nonprofit organization that promotes coverage of social inequality and economic justice.

By 1986, almost 40 percent of people diagnosed with AIDS in the United States were either Black or Latino. As the full contours of the crisis became apparent, a group of Black gay men began to organize in cities across the country, demanding attention and support for the people dying in their midst. This effort required them to confront big, important institutions in both the medical establishment and the government — and it meant they had to stare down racism in the broader LGBTQ+ community. But perhaps their most pressing and consequential challenge was the most difficult to name: the rejection of their own community.As men, women and children within the Black community began falling ill, essential institutions — the family, the church, civil rights groups — which had long stood powerfully against the most brutal injustices, remained silent or, worse, turned away. Why? What made so many shrink back at such a powerful moment of need? And what would it take to get them to step up?In this episode, we meet some of the people who pushed their families, ministers and politicians to reckon with the crisis in their midst. We hear the words of a writer and poet, still echoing powerfully through the decades, demanding that he and his dying friends be both seen and heard; and we spend time with a woman who picked up their call, ultimately founding one of the country's first AIDS ministries. And we meet a legendary figure, Dr. Beny Primm, who, in spite of some of his own biases and blindspots, transformed into one of the era's leading medical advocates for Black people with HIV and AIDs. Along the way, we learn how one community was able to change — and we ask, what might have been different if that change had come sooner?Voices in the episode:• George Bellinger grew up in Queens, New York. He's been involved in activism since he was a teenager. He was an original board member of Gay Men of African Descent and also worked at GMHC and other HIV and AIDS organizations. He says his work is to “champion those who don't always have a champion.”• Gil Gerald is a Black HIV and AIDS activist and writer, who co-founded the National Coalition of Black Lesbians and Gays.• Cathy Cohen is the author of “The Boundaries of Blackness: AIDS and the Breakdown of Black Politics,” which is considered a definitive history of the epidemic in Black communities.• Governor David Paterson is the former governor of New York State and a former state senator. He is the son of Basil Paterson, who served as state senator from Harlem in the late 1960s, secretary of New York State in the 1980s, and was a longtime member of Harlem's political establishment.• Pernessa Seele is an immunologist and interfaith public health activist. She founded the Harlem Week of Prayer to End Aids and the Balm in Gilead.• Maxine Frere is a retired nurse who spent the entirety of her 40-year career at Harlem Hospital. A lifelong Harlem resident, she's been a member of First AME Church: Bethel since she was a kid.• Dr. Beny Primm was a nationally recognized expert on drug addiction and substance abuse treatment. His work on addiction led him to becoming one of the world's foremost experts on HIV and AIDS.• Lawrence Brown was Dr. Beny Primm's protégé who worked as an internist at Harlem Hospital and at Dr. Primm's Addiction Recovery and Treatment Center in Brooklyn. Brown served on the National Black Commission on AIDS, American Society of Addiction Medicine and took over for Dr. Primm as Director of ARTC (now START) when he retired.• Jeanine Primm-Jones is the daughter of Dr. Beny Primm, a pioneer of addiction treatment and recovery. Primm is a clinical social worker, abuse recovery specialist and wellness coach, who worked with her father for decades before his death in 2015.• Phill Wilson is the founder of the Black AIDS Institute, AIDS policy director for the city of Los Angeles at the height of the epidemic and a celebrated AIDS activist in both the LGBTQ+ and Black communities since the early 1980s.Audio from the 1986 American Public Health Association annual conference comes from APHA.Dr. Beny Primm archival audio comes from History Makers.This episode contains a brief mention of suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, there's help available. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is open 24 hours a day by calling or texting 988. There's also a live chat option on their website.Blindspot is a co-production of The HISTORY® Channel and WNYC Studios, in collaboration with The Nation Magazine.A companion photography exhibit by Kia LaBeija featuring portraits from the series is on view through March 11 at The Greene Space at WNYC. The photography for Blindspot was supported by a grant from the Economic Hardship Reporting Project, a nonprofit organization that promotes coverage of social inequality and economic justice.

Valerie Reyes-Jimenez called it “The Monster.” That's how some people described HIV and AIDS in the 1980s. Valerie thinks as many as 75 people from her block on New York City's Lower East Side died. They were succumbing to an illness that was not recognized as the same virus that was killing young, white, gay men just across town in the West Village. At the same time, in Washington, D.C., Gil Gerald, a Black LGBTQ+ activist, saw his own friends and colleagues begin to disappear, dying out of sight and largely ignored by the wider world. In the first episode of Blindspot: The Plague in the Shadows, host Kai Wright shares how HIV and AIDS was misunderstood from the start — and how this would shape the reactions of governments, the medical establishment and numerous communities for years to come. Listen to more episodes and subscribe to Blindspot here. Voices in this episode include: Valerie Reyes-Jimenez is an HIV-positive woman, activist, and organizer with Housing Works. She saw the AIDS crisis develop from a nameless monster into a pandemic from her home on New York City's Lower East Side. Dr. Larry Altman was one of the first full-fledged medical doctors to work as a daily newspaper reporter. He started at The New York Times in 1969. Dr. Anthony Fauci was director of the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease from 1984 to 2022. Known most recently for his work on Covid-19, Dr. Fauci was also a leading figure in the fight against HIV and AIDS. Gil Gerald is a Black HIV and AIDS activist and writer, who co-founded the National Coalition of Black Lesbians and Gays. Phill Wilson is the founder of the Black AIDS Institute, AIDS policy director for the city of Los Angeles at the height of the epidemic, and a celebrated AIDS activist in both the LGBTQ+ and Black communities since the early 1980s. Dr. Margaret Heagarty ran the pediatrics department of Harlem Hospital Center for 22 years. She died in December 2022. Blindspot is a co-production of The HISTORY® Channel and WNYC Studios, in collaboration with The Nation Magazine. A companion photography exhibit by Kia LaBeija featuring portraits from the series is on view through March 11 at The Greene Space at WNYC. Photography by Kia LaBeija is supported in part by the Economic Hardship Reporting Project. Tell us what you think. Email us at notes@wnyc.org. Send us a voice message by recording yourself on your phone and emailing us, or record one here. We're also on Instagram and X (Twitter) @noteswithkai.

Valerie Reyes-Jimenez called it “The Monster.” That's how some people described HIV and AIDS in the 1980s. Valerie thinks as many as 75 people from her block on New York City's Lower East Side died. They were succumbing to an illness that was not recognized as the same virus that was killing young, white, gay men just across town in the West Village.At the same time, in Washington, D.C., Gil Gerald, a Black LGBTQ+ activist, saw his own friends and colleagues begin to disappear, dying out of sight and largely ignored by the wider world.In our first episode of Blindspot: The Plague in the Shadows, we learn how HIV and AIDS was misunderstood from the start — and how this would shape the reactions of governments, the medical establishment and numerous communities for years to come.Voices in the episode include:• Valerie Reyes-Jimenez is an HIV-positive woman, activist, and organizer with Housing Works. She saw the AIDS crisis develop from a nameless monster into a pandemic from her home on New York City's Lower East Side.• Dr. Larry Altman was one of the first full-fledged medical doctors to work as a daily newspaper reporter. He started at The New York Times in 1969.• Dr. Anthony Fauci was director of the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease from 1984 to 2022. Known most recently for his work on Covid-19, Dr. Fauci was also a leading figure in the fight against HIV and AIDS.• Gil Gerald is a Black HIV and AIDS activist and writer, who co-founded the National Coalition of Black Lesbians and Gays.• Phill Wilson is the founder of the Black AIDS Institute, AIDS policy director for the city of Los Angeles at the height of the epidemic, and a celebrated AIDS activist in both the LGBTQ+ and Black communities since the early 1980s.• Dr. Margaret Heagarty ran the pediatrics department of Harlem Hospital Center for 22 years. She died in December 2022.Blindspot is a co-production of The HISTORY® Channel and WNYC Studios, in collaboration with The Nation Magazine.A companion photography exhibit by Kia LaBeija featuring portraits from the series is on view through March 11 at The Greene Space at WNYC. Photography by Kia LaBeija is supported in part by the Economic Hardship Reporting Project.

Tomorrow marks the 35th commemoration of World AIDS Day. Grazell Howard, board chair of the Black AIDS Institute, joins Tavis to discuss the current impact of AIDS on Black America.

Sonya Renee Taylor is a renowned activist, best-selling author, and celebrated thought leader whose work in racial justice, body liberation, and radical self-love has reshaped conversations around identity and healing. At the heart of her groundbreaking book, “The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love” lies a transformative message that dismantles shame and oppression, offering a profound roadmap to reclaiming innate self-worth, and fostering a revolutionary connection with the world around us. Beyond her notable talents as a poet, writer and speaker, Sonya has a rich history in advocacy and activism, which including work as a sexuality health educator, therapeutic wilderness counselor; mental health case worker; Director of Peer Education at HIPS (Helping Individual Prostitutes Survive) in Washington, D.C.; and Capacity Building and Training Director at the Los Angeles-based Black AIDS Institute. She is a great follow on social media; her series "What's up Y'all?" features Sonya riffing extemporaneously on issues of the day, including abortion, climate change, AI, white supremacy culture, the Supreme Court, and a lot more. Above all, Sonya's journey has been marked by a dedication to reshaping narratives. Join us as we explore her journey, her insights, and her relentless pursuit of a world where self-love intersects with justice, redefining what it means to truly embrace others and ourselves.

Every June, Pride month is a time for self-expression and celebration. But the road here was paved with struggle and sacrifice.From confronting police during the Stonewall Uprising, to fighting to stay afloat during the AIDS crisis, to battling in the courtroom for the basic rights of citizenship, generations of LGBTQ people have faced gains and losses.  Of the frontlines of each of these fights have been queer baby boomers.On this episode of Into America, Trymaine Lee speaks to elders of the Black community: Naomi Ruth Cobb, a Black lesbian activist from Florida, and Phill Wilson, of the Black AIDS Institute, based in California. We hear two stories, from opposite ends of the country, and learn what it means to find community, grow older, and never back down in the fight for equality. Follow and share the show on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, using the handle @intoamericapod.Thoughts? Feedback? Story ideas? Write to us at intoamerica@nbcuni.com.For a transcript, please visit our homepage.For More: Pride in the Bible BeltThey lived a 'double life' for decades. Now, these gay elders are telling their stories.Black, Gray and Gay: The Perils of Aging LGBTQ People of Color

On this episode, Chavonne Taylor speaks with Gerald Garth, the executive director of the AMAAD Institute. AMAAD, which stands for Arming Minorities Against Addiction and Disease, facilitates personalized individual access to programs and services that foster safe and supportive healthy environments for people to live, learn, and develop to their fullest potential. Gerald has led health equity work for over ten years, previously serving as Chief Operations Officer of AMAAD and Manager of Prevention and Care with the Black AIDS Institute. He most recently served as the first Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Los Angeles LGBT Center. He serves as co-chair of the Black Caucus of the Los Angeles Commission on HIV and is also the President of LA Pride, the first Black man to hold the position. Resources: www.amaad.org www.instagram.com/amaad_institute

Why are there so many stigmas towards the LGBTQ+ community? I'm sure we've all heard the following statements... “Homosexuality is a choice” “You can't be queer and religious” “All bisexuals are promiscuous” And many more! Before the 1970s, most stereotypes about the LGBTQ+ community were extremely negative, doctors believed if you were gay, you suffered from a mental disorder. In 1973, the American Psychiatric Association removed homosexuality as a mental disorder, but then replaced it with "sexual orientation disturbance." Then in 1987, the (DSM) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders removed homosexuality from their list. We also dive into stigmas regarding HIV. For as long as HIV has existed in the public eye, it has been associated with the LGBTQ+ community. We are excited to share that we are partnering up with The Black Aids Institute.  The Black Aids institute is dedicated to ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the Black community. Some of you may be thinking to yourself “HIV doesn't affect me because I'm a lesbian who dates women only”. However, today there are more than 1.1 million people living with HIV in the U.S and 23% of them are women. HIV affects women of color, especially black women. This is an important reminder to get tested and to get that HIV vaccine once it comes out, we're manifesting it will be very soon!  Family Meeting Q&A “I can't get over my ex-girlfriend”. “How long would you be willing to wait for a marriage proposal before calling it quits?” FOLLOW LES CHAT ON SOCIAL MEDIA/PATREON:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/les.chatpodcast/   TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@les.chatpodcast?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc  YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@leschatpodcast/  PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/leschatpod  Link tree: https://linktr.ee/leschat  Gender Neutral Boxers: Get 10% off with our code: LES10 https://www.luckyskivvies.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leschatpodcast/support

On this episode of She Dynasty, Valerie's got a very special guest - and on a very special day! Toni Newman, Best-Selling African American Transgender Author, joined us on International Trans Day of Visibility, to share her amazing personal and professional journey! Tap the play button to hear about Toni's experience going from a scholarship student and self-proclaimed “sissy boy,” to being a proud trans woman, the Interim CEO of the Black AIDS Institute and the Director of The Coalition for Justice and Equality Across Movements at NMAC!

Trigger warning: transphobia, harassment in medical settings, racism  Zami Hyemingway and Dr. Tatyana Moaton sit down with Tammy to discuss their personal and professional experiences with medical care for transgender folks and medical mistreatment. Together, they reflect on the need for medical providers to become responsive to transgender people's individual needs and advocate for them in a setting that has often been unsafe for them. Transgender folks need medical providers who will take risks and be true allies. Healthcare providers must rethink care amidst a system in which they occupy positions of power.   Our guests also argue for de-coupling all healthcare from any sort of police or criminal systems, emphasizing the impact this has on people with marginalized identities. Their discussion dives into the colonial roots of the gender binary and the transgender identity category, and how these constructs lead to a misunderstanding of what it means to be transgender and navigate trans healthcare.   Last March both guests participated in the conference “See All of Me: The Intersections of Medical Mis/Distrust and its Impact on Transgender Health, HIV Care and Prevention.” Zami Hyemingway co-organized it and Dr. Tatyana Moaton was a plenary speaker.   Have any questions, concerns, or love letters? Send us a message on Instagram @comingtogetherpod or email us at comingtogetherpod@ucsf.edu. Don't forget to leave us a review on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Resources: Recordings from conference 2022 Medical Mistrust Symposium: “See All of Me: The Intersections of Medical Mis/Distrust and its Impact on Transgender Health, HIV Care and Prevention.”   Zami Hyemingway  Tatyana Moaton  CBA Resources https://californiaptc.com/programs/capacity-building-assistance/   U.S. Trans Survey: New survey, open to trans people at any stage, launching 10/19/22 https://www.ustranssurvey.org/   STD Expert Hour: This training focuses on the sexual health needs of transgender and gender non-conforming people. https://californiaptc.com/training/std-expert-hour-transgender-sexual-health-what-you-should-know/   Improving Transgender Services for Trans and Gender Diverse People: https://californiaptc.com/resources/improving-prep-services-for-trans-and-gender-diverse-people/   Higher Education Scholarship Opportunities for LGBTQ+ students listed at edumed, petersons, gograd   Guest Bios  Zami Tinashe Hyemingway (he/him) is the Capacity Building Assistance (CBA) gender affirming project manager at the Denver Prevention Training Center where he leads a team of identity consultants that provide technical assistance to clinics, health departments, and community-based organizations. Zami has over 10 years of experience in developing and implementing health behavior and health promotion programs. He also hosts personal wellness workshops via his organization, Spiritus Wellness.  Dr. Tatyana Moaton (she/her) is the CEO and principal consultant for Envision Consulting, one of the first black trans-led consulting firms in the country. She is also a senior capacity-building specialist with San Francisco Community Health Center. Tatyana is a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, serving honorably as an intelligence officer in the US Army. She recently obtained her Doctorate of Philosophy In Management Science. She has worked with the American Civil Liberties Union, LAMBDA Legal, the U.S. Center for Disease Control, AIDS United, NMAC, Gilead, Merck, Elton John AIDS Foundation, and The Black AIDS Institute. 

Grazell R. Howard, Chair of The Black AIDS Institute, the only black domestic “think and do” tank focusing on HIV/AIDS, and CoFounder and Chief Strategist of ATIRTEC, a COVID-19 Testing and Solution Company, discusses the "Talk About It, Be About It" initiative, a series of community conversations and events focused on addressing prevalent health conditions among Black Women, with a special focus on HIV/AIDS.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Raniyah Copeland, co-founder & principal of Equity & Impact Solutions and former president & CEO at the Black AIDS Institute, shares her personal journey from advocate to major national leader for the Black community. Copeland shares key findings from the Black AIDS Institute's “We The People, A Black Strategy to End HIV,” what the Black community should know about HIV/AIDS, and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Won't it be wonderful when black history and Native American history and Jewish history and all of U.S. history is taught from one book. Just U.S. history.” – Maya Angelou Welcome back to Dive Right In with Jackie and Hannah! This week, we talk about what it means to be good allies to the Black Community especially during Black History Month. We aren't black and don't identify as People of Color; however, we were unable to line up an interview for this week's episode yet still believe it's valuable to uplift stories that have often gone unnoticed and unheard of inspiring Black people who have touched our lives. After sharing the stories of Margaret Collins, Tishaura Jones, Zalia Avant-Garde, and many more, we talk about the theme for this years' Black History Month: Black Health and Wellness. At the end of the episode, we call on our white friends to strengthen their allyship and remind our listeners that we are all still learning. Through reading, listening, and reflecting, we can create a more just world. Love, Jackie and Hannah ---------------------------- Links to Donate and Learn From "Thurgood Marshall College Fund was established in 1987 to support public historically black colleges and universities and students. The fund has grown well beyond merely providing scholarships. It tackles the obstacles students face before, during and after college." "The Black AIDS Institute helps prevent the spread of HIV in the African-American community. Most recently, the group has focused on rural areas, addressing poverty, structural barriers and other factors that hamper access to care." "Black Girls CODE teaches African-American girls how to code, creating a generation of black women prepared for the digital workforce." "The group 100 Black Men of America improves educational, quality-of-life and economic opportunities within African-American communities." ---------------------------- Jackie and Hannah: Check out our Website: https://diverightinpodcast.weebly.com Follow our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/diverightin Twitter: @DiveRightIn2 TikTok: @DiveRightIn Email: diverightinpodcast@gmail.com Follow our Instagrams: Podcast: @diverightinpodcast Hannah: @hannah.plotkin Jackie: @jackiespinnell

InterPride is proud to present our fourth podcast episode of InterPod, focused on Trans Rights Are Human Rights. The LGBTQIA+ community has come a long way in the fight for acceptance. Our voices matter and will be heard. As we honor Transgender Awareness Month, we bring stories from activists, leaders, and Pride organizers around the world. Speakers: Aria Sa'id, executive director of the Transgender Cultural District. Donna Personna, artist, Transgender activist, member of the Cockettes. Monica Roberts, founder/editor of Transgriot, Transgender rights activist. Toni Newman, interim executive director of the Black AIDS Institute. Tamara Adrian, the first transgender National Assembly member in Venezuela. Piano, Transgender activist from Thailand, Miss LGBT 2020 Thailand. Jannat Ali, Region 18 Representative | Global Advisory Council Rep. | Human Rights and Diversity Committee Co-Chair Music: John Rothermel and Peter Mintun “Ain't Misbehavin” Sylvester and Peter Mintun “Stormy Weather” Sylvester and Peter Mintun “Happy Days are Here Again” Tookta Barbie Topline (ตุ๊กตา บาร์บี้) : “Two Minutes” สองนาทีก็มีแฮง Want to hear new episodes monthly? Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter! Make sure to follow us on social media to stay in the know about future guests, episodes, and how you can make a difference in the fight for LGBTQIA+ equality. Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Medium InterPride Empowers Pride Organizations Worldwide!

Legendary actor, Danny Glover, has built a reputation for powerful onscreen performances such as in The Color Purple and Lethal Weapon series. He has been nominated multiple times for Best Picture, personal Emmys, won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Actor in a film, To Sleep with Anger, honored with the NAACP President's Award, multiple Image Awards and Ace Award for his work in the HBO movie, Mandela. In addition to his acting career, Mr. Glover has been a tireless warrior fighting for social and economic justice. For his advocacy related to access to health care and education programs in the USA and Africa, he has received multiple honors including a DGA Honor, and a Doctorate of Humane Letters for his humanitarian efforts with organizations such as the United Farm Workers, UNITE HERE, The Algebra Project, and Black AIDS Institute. Earlier this year, Mr. Glover traveled to Birmingham, Alabama to help mobilize support for Amazon warehouse's 5,800 predominately Black workers in their efforts to form a union. In June, 2019, Mr. Glover testified before a subcommittee of the House Judiciary at the Capitol in Washington, along with Ta-Nehisi Coates and Sen. Cory Booker on the HR 40 bill (read transcript here), which ultimately passed, to form a commission to study the effects of slavery and search for possible avenues for reparations. In this episode, Mr. Glover and host Brad Johnson discuss the roots of his activism, his parents' journey from the Deep South to San Francisco during the Great Migration, words of wisdom he shares with students including the parallels today with the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s, and his views on gentrification, reparations, finding justice and impassioning the next generation to recognize their role in creating history. * * * Instagram Corner Table Talk and Post and Beam Hospitality LinkedIn Brad Johnson Medium Corner Table Media E.Mail brad@postandbeamhospitality.com For more information on host Brad Johnson or to join our mailing list, please visit: https://postandbeamhospitality.com/ Corner Table™ is a trademark of Post & Beam Hospitality LLC © Post & Beam Hospitality LLCSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The Republicans cannot stop the full truth from coming out," Rep. Ted Lieu tells Joy Reid, as he joins The ReidOut to discuss the Republican Party apparently turning a blind eye to any responsibility Donald Trump bears for the Jan. 6 insurrection. About today's GOP, politics expert Stuart Stevens adds, "I think the only way to save the Republican Party is to burn the current Republican Party to the ground." Next, as the filibuster controversy continues to rage and the voting rights bill faces an uphill battle in the Senate, former Hill staffer Ira Shapiro says that in his view President Biden, "won't let the nation's progress be held back by the Senate's filibuster rule." Then, former member of the Obama administration Ben Rhodes joins us to discuss his new book, and what the state of international politics says about the status of our democracy. Plus, Phill Wilson, president and CEO of the Black AIDS Institute, joins Joy Reid as we commemorate this country recognizing the dawn of the AIDS epidemic, forty years ago tomorrow. All this and more, in this Friday edition of The ReidOut on MSNBC.

Marc Meachem, Head of External Affairs U.S. at ViiV Healthcare, discusses a recent report released by ViiV Healthcare called “Tal Como Soy/Here as I Am” which analyzed multiple factors that contribute to the disproportionate impact on Latinx LGBTQ+ men’s ability to access preventive care and HIV treatment. He talks about how this report and learned insights can help healthcare professionals improve care and access. With more than two decades of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Mr. Meachem has held leadership roles in various therapeutic areas across commercial development, marketing, and communications. He earned a B.A. in French language and literature and a B.S. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania, and an M.B.A. from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University. As head of External Affairs US at ViiV Healthcare, Mr. Meachem directs all U.S. external public affairs activities. He is committed to grounding the work in deep insights based on the lives of people living with and affected by HIV. He has designed and launched initiatives to address the unmet needs of disproportionately affected populations, including ViiV Healthcare's Positive Action Southern Initiative, Positive Action for Women, the ACCELERATE! Initiative, and the Youth Scholars Program with NMAC. Mr. Meachem has received a number of accolades from the community including a “Heroes in the Struggle Award” by the Black AIDS Institute, the Angel Award from Gay Men of African Descent, Inc., and a Corporate Leader Award from Iris House.

February 7th is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day! I am joined by none other than the marvelous Dr. Justin Terry-Smith to talk about it all, basically. HIV/AIDS impact on black Americans, long-term survivors, changing attitudes towards PrEP, and U=U, how black Americans can get better access to healthcare, the COVID/HIV comparisons, Black Lives Matters and HIV, and much more! You also might find out why otters are so intimidating! Like, subscribe and listen now! Ren Morrill (Host) - Ren is The Three Letter Podcast’s creator and host. He is a Maine native with a life long passion for HIV. He works for Frannie Peabody Center as the prevention program coordinator. He also serves as the co-chair of Pride Portland’s HIV Advisory Board.Dr. Justin Terry-Smith - Dr. Justin Terry-Smith - My guest today is Dr. Justin Terry-Smith. Dr. Terry-Smith is an HIV positive activist, actor, educator, speaker, and writer. He has contributed to many publications including Black AIDS Institute, thebody.com, as well as regional and national news video and radio outlets. Justin created ‘Justin’s HIV Journal’ on Youtube.com to advocate for HIV/AIDS education, prevention, awareness, and his experience living with HIV. Justin has his Doctorate in Public Health with a concentration in Infectious Disease. His dissertation “Factors Influencing Use of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis: Among Men Who Have Sex With Men" was recently published. Dr. Terry-Smith is also a Black Gay Jewish man, and a professor at Anne Arundel Community College. He resides in Maryland with his husband Dr. Philip Terry-Smith. They have two children. His website is: www.justinterrysmith.com•Justin’s Website•www.justinterrysmith.com•Tuskegee Syphilis Experiments• CDC Timeline of the Study•Your Wrong About Podcast did a wonderful two-part episode on the Tuskegee study. It’s irreverent but very informative.•Black AIDS Institute - https://blackaids.org/•Last Men Standing - https://projects.sfchronicle.com/2016/last-men-standing-film/•Whitman-Walker Health - https://www.whitman-walker.org/•Us Helping Us - https://www.ushelpingus.org/

This week Monique shares her opinions on where Beyoncé stores her 24 Grammys, considers eating peppermint-flavored Pringles and offers tips on how to stay mentally healthy this holiday season. Monique asks, “Are online critics dismissing the work done by marginalized communities during the HIV/AIDS epidemic when they say, 'All America has is free condoms!” Monique examines the work done by the LGBTQ community for contraceptives with Gustavo Carlos, HIV Testing and Mental Health Counselor from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community center in New York. Monique chats with Reverend Rob Newells, Director of National Programs from the Black AIDS Institute, about what it was like at the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic and finally, Pearl Ricks from the Reproductive Justice Action Collective shares what we all can do to expand upon reproductive justice.A big thank you to our guests: Gustavo Carlos, HIV Testing and Mental Health Counselor The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center gaycenter.org Reverend Rob Newells, Director of National Programs Black AIDS Institute blackaids.org Pearl Ricks, Executive Director Reproductive Justice Action Collective rejacnola.org Advertise on Ace Of Hearts via Gumball.fm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's solo episode Sara shares that she plans to never wear a bra again, no matter where this life may take her! She talks about her unemployment routine post quarantine, books she's been enjoying, and her coming out story. At the end of this episode she shares information about the Transgender Law Center. more info: follow @translawcenter on IG check out: https://transgenderlawcenter.org/legal message @theunemploymentpodcast if you're unemployed and have something to say Libby (free audiobooks through the library) Books mentioned: Michelle Obama, Becoming and Danielle Bernstein, This is Not a Fashion Story other Black LGBTQ+ organizations to support: Southern Fried Queer Pride, Morris Home, Emergency Release Fund, Black Trans Travel Fund, For the Gworls, Black LGBTQIA+ Migrant Program, SD Black Queer Housing, Black Aids Institute, Queer the Land, Black Trans Femmes in the Arts, The BQI Collective, The Okra Project, Youth BreakOUT!, Solutions Not Punishment Collective, Center for Black Equality. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This month, in the wake of the BLM movement and Juneteenth, we are participating in #PodcastBlackout. Instead of our scheduled episode, we're amplifying black queer podcasts, and other organisations advocating and fighting for equity and the end of systemic racism. We have been active on our Instagram feed this month, and many resources that offer support to and learning about the BLM movement are saved to our highlights. We encourage you to donate, if you can, and be an outspoken activist in this movement. Partly inspired by our great predecessors History is Gay, we're listing here the Black-created podcasts that you should check out and financially support if possible: **Black, Queer podcasts:** This QPOC Life - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-qpoc-life/id1300307098 AfroQueer - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/afroqueer/id1411257149 Category Is... A Black Gay Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/category-is/id1437814766 Queer WOC - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/queerwoc/id1216737914 Hoodrat to Headwrap: A Decolonized Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hoodrat-to-headwrap-a-decolonized-podcast/id1279429651 **Black History podcasts:** Black History Buff Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/black-history-buff-podcast/id1412528674 Noir Histoir - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/noire-histoir/id1215536989 **Organisations to Support/Donate to if you can:** UK-based- UK QTIBIPOC Hardship Fund - https://uk.gofundme.com/f/nepjh-uk-qtibipoc-emergency-relief-amp-hardship-fund UK BLM Fund - https://uk.gofundme.com/f/ukblm-fund AZ Mag & Black LGBTQ+ Creatives - http://azmagazine.co.uk/donate/ Free Black University fund - https://uk.gofundme.com/f/the-free-black-university Black Minds Matter - https://www.gofundme.com/f/black-minds-matter-uk US-based- Breonna Taylor GoFundMe - https://uk.gofundme.com/f/9v4q2-justice-for-breonna-taylor Marsha P. Johnson Institute - https://marshap.org/donate/ Black AIDS Institute - https://blackaids.org/donate/ Trans Cultural District - https://www.transgenderdistrictsf.com/donate LGBTQ+ Freedom Fund - https://www.lgbtqfund.org/donate-1 House of GG - https://houseofgg.org/ Trans Justice Funding Project - https://www.transjusticefundingproject.org/donate/ The Okra Project - https://www.artsbusinesscollaborative.org/asp-products/the-okra-project-sponsored-project/ Black Trans Travel Fund - https://www.blacktranstravelfund.com/donate For the Gworls - https://www.artsbusinesscollaborative.org/asp-products/for-the-gworls-rent-and-gender-affirming-surgery-fund/ Homeless Black Trans Women Fund - https://www.gofundme.com/f/homeless-black-trans-women-fund

It's our 100th episode! To mark the occasion and kick off Pride, we're joined by representatives from a handful celebrated podcasts to host a Queer Horror Symposium. Lending their voices to the discussion are Nay Bever and Brennan Klein from ATTACK OF THE QUEERWOLF, Andrew Huff and Matty Zaradich from FRIGAY THE 13th, Stacie Ponder and Anthony Hudson/Carla Rossi from GAYLORDS OF DARKNESS, Terry Mesnard from GAYLY DREADFUL and SCARRED FOR LIFE PODCAST, Trace Thurman and Joe Lipsett from HORROR QUEERS, and our own producer Dru Phillips of SISTER HYDE DESIGN! Among other things, this mighty panel discusses the impetus for creating their podcasts, the ongoing debate on what we can learn from our problematic horror faves, and the importance of standing aside and making space so that others may be heard. Plus, SLEEPAWAY CAMP's Angela, NIGHTMARE 2, and the power of inclusion. If you liked this episode, or just want to further fight for what's right, please consider donating to one (or all) of the following Black-led Queer & Trans organizations that provide aid and resources to communities in need: - Trans Justice Funding Project: www.transjusticefundingproject.org - The Okra Project: www.theokraproject.com - Youth Breakout: www.youthbreakout.org - Black Aids Institute: www.blackaids.org - LGBTQ+ Freedom Fund: www.lgbtqfund.com - The Marsha P. Johnson Institute: https://marshap.org/donate/ - The Trans Women of Color Collective: https://www.twocc.us/

#UriahBell www.thesatinlounge.com Best of The Satin Lounge with Kia René welcomes author , activist and poet URIAH Bell discusses LGBTQ Activism, His magazine Truth Magazine featuring LGBTQ, discusses his HIV support, and the need for Black Churches Partnering with LGBTQ plus community. Uriah Bell began formally publishing his writing in 2008 with his freshman collection of poetry Mood Swings where he decided to expose his personal self in an intimate collection. A year later Uriah founded Rising Voices Press, an independent publishing company focused on promoting and publishing the written voices of the Black LGBT community. The following year Uriah released his 2nd collection of poetry Epiphany: Poems in the Key of Love (Rising Voices Press) followed by his 3rd collection of poems entitled Mood Swings: poems and other rants under Rising Voices Press released in 2011. Uriah has contributed extensively as an activist in the struggle around HIV/AIDS. He's a 2011 fellow in the Black AIDS Institute's AAHU Community Mobilization College tirelessly working to develop mobilization campaigns to rally the Black community around ending and educating themselves on the disparities of HIV/AIDS and working to end the epidemic. Uriah has participated on national and international panels on discussions concerning HIV/AIDS, homophobia in the Black community, LGBT youth suicide, the Black church, and segregation in the LGBT community. He currently sits as Chairman of the board of Hispanic Black Gay Coalition, as well as sits on the board of directors for Fire and Ink, a non-profit for LGBT writers of African decent, and Shades of Pride / Triangle Black Pride in Raleigh, NC. In 2012, Rising Voices Press released TRUTH Magazine, a national bi-monthly Boston based publication for and by LGBT people of color. TRUTH Magazine focuses on the needs of the gay and lesbian community of color via regular content on spirituality, health and wellness, politics and social activism, travel, fashion, arts and entertainment. URIAH BELL www.uriahbell.com FACEBOOK @BellUriah INSTAGRAM @ThePeoplePoet TWITTER @ThePeoplesPoet1 OUR SOCIALS www.thesatinlounge.com YouTube Channel #TheSatinLoungeLive INSTAGRAM @_thesatinlounge TWITTER @_thesatinlounge FACEBOOK @TheSatinLoungewithKiaRene www.kiarene.com INSTAGRAM @iamkiarene TWITTER @KiaRene FACEBOOK @iamkiarene --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thesatinlounge/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thesatinlounge/support

These past few weeks have been challenging, upsetting, and for a lot of us, eye-opening. It’s been a sombre time for black people in America in the wake of George Floyd’s murder and there is no excuse for the racial inequality that marginalized folk experience at the hands of police officers. It’s clear to see that the US has hit a breaking point and will not stand for these kinds of injustices any longer. The concern has even spread across the globe and brought to light similar issues that are faced outside of America. Though we are scared and taking on the emotional weight of all of this at the moment, we are not helpless. Many organizations and non-for-profits are actively taking donations and are constantly working to end violence towards people of color. Black-owned beauty brands such as Fenty Beauty and Pat McGrath Labs are also doing their part to be as inclusive as possible in their shade ranges and products, so every skin tone is considered in production. It’s up to us as consumers and allies to make a concerted effort to purchase from ethical brands and do our part in contributing to this movement however we can. I’ve listed all of the brands mentioned in this episode, as well as some racial justice organizations you can support and donate to as well. Thank you so much for listening! In This Episode You Will Learn:Some background on the racial injustice that is experienced throughout the US (0:49)My perspective on this situation as an Indian woman & What I want to teach my daughter about racial inequality (2:24)What the aim of the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement consists of (5:02)Ways that we can support this movement and be allies and advocates for change (5:37)How Sephora is contributing to ‘The National Black Justice Coalition’ (7:07)A list of black-owned beauty brands & Some backstory on a few of the founders (8:03)Black-owned beauty brands I haven’t used yet but are on my list to try out (16:02)Connect With Hanny Patel:Facebook GroupLinkedInInstagramEmail: getglowing@hannypatel.com Black-Owned Beauty Brands Mentioned In This Episode:Fenty Beauty Pat McGrath LabsColoured Raine CosmeticsBriogeoJuvia’s PlaceUoma BeautyMented CosmeticsDanessa Myricks BeautyRange BeautyBeauty BakerieAce BeauteB.Simone BeautyDehiya Beauty Hyperskin BeautyStat The Lip Bar Unsun Pholk Beauty Pear Nova Janet and Jo. Undefined Beauty Lamik Beauty Nyakio Beauty The Crayon Case Propa BeautyPrime Beauty MFMG (Makeup For Melanin Girls) Cosmetics Omolewa Cosmetics Hue Noir Glo by Glory Nine Three Beauty Plain Jane Beauty Iman Cosmetics A.P.D.G. Ka’oir Nagi Cosmetics Maple & Beech Cosmetics OPV Beauty September Rose Co Muny Luxe Lashes Kaylux CosmeticsMDM Flow Racial Justice Organizations You Can Support:Funds:George Floyd Memorial Fund - The official GOFUNDME to support the Floyd familyThe Atlanta Solidarity Fund - Atlanta bail fund dedicated to those who have been arrested for protesting political injustice. You can donate to The Atlanta Solidarity Fund here.The Bail Project - National fund that helps pay bail for people in need. Once a client's case has ended, the bail money is returned to the fund and used over and over again, so your donation here can go a long way. You can also visit The National Bail Fund Network to see a full directory of bail funds by state.LGBTQ Fund - Organization which raises money to post bail for LGBTQIA+ people who have been jailed across the country. The LGBTQ Fund also provides referrals to medical, legal, and social services to those in need, in addition to "raising awareness of the epidemic of LGBTQ over-incarceration." You can donate to its cause here.Non-For-Profits:Black Visions Collective - Black Visions Collection is a social justice organization that aims to "center our work in healing and transformative justice principles, intentionally develop our organization's core 'DNA' to ensure sustainability, and develop Minnesota’s emerging black leadership to lead powerful campaigns." You can donate to the cause here.Black AIDS Institute - The mission of the Black AIDS Institute is "to stop the AIDS epidemic in black communities by engaging and mobilizing black institutions and individuals in efforts to confront HIV." Just a couple of the key resources it provides include a Los Angeles medical clinic specializing in HIV services and prevention and a national network of AIDS/HIV stakeholders like service providers, educators, and community leaders. You can donate to its cause here.Campaign Zero - Campaign Zero aims to end police brutality by providing the public and government officials with urgent, research-based policy solutions. You can donate to its cause via PayPal here.Communities United Against Police Brutality - Twin Cities-based organization that confronts police brutality by providing those in need with services, including but not limited to crisis hotlines and legal, medical, and psychological referrals. It also holds rallies, protests, and educational seminars alongside "routinely waging battles in the political and legal arenas to bring about changes in laws, policies, and practices that reduce accountability and allow police brutality to occur." You can donate to its cause via PayPal here.Fair Fight - Founded by Stacey Abrams, Fair Fight promotes fair elections by bringing voter discrimination to light with education programs and election reform advocacy. You can donate here.Know Your Rights Camp - Organization founded by Colin Kaepernick that holds education seminars across the country for black and brown youth. Know Your Rights Camp teamed up with defense lawyers in the Minneapolis area to help provide legal resources for those in Minnesota in need right now. You can donate to the organization here and learn more about the legal defense initiative here.Minnesota Freedom Fund - A community based nonprofit that pays for criminal bail and immigration bonds for individuals who have been arrested while protesting police brutality. North Star Health Collective - North Star Health Collective is a group of health care providers who work in alliance with organizations to create safer environments for protesters. You can donate to the cause here.Reclaim the Block - This organization works with communities and city council members in Minneapolis to redistribute money from the police department to other parts of the city's budget that "truly promote community health and safety." You can donate to Reclaim the Block here.Unicorn Riot - This independent, educational, and decentralized media nonprofit works to identify the causes of social issues by sharing stories of people whose voices have been silenced. You can donate to Unicorn Riot here.LGBTQ+ Organizations:BreakOUT! - BreakOUT! aims to make New Orleans a safer city for LGBTQIA+ youths. To do so, it "builds on the rich cultural tradition of resistance in the South to build the power of LGBTQ youth ages 13-25 and directly impacted by the criminal justice system through youth organizing, healing justice, and leadership development programs." You can donate to its cause here.House of GG - Founded and led by trans and gender-nonconforming people in Little Rock, Arkansas, House of GG provides "safe and transformative spaces where members of our community can heal — physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually — from the trauma arising from generations of transphobia, racism, sexism, poverty, ableism, and violence." You can donate to its cause here.The Okra Project - With the donations it receives, New York City-based The Okra Project fights food insecurity and "pays black trans chefs to go into the homes of black trans people to cook them a healthy and home-cooked meal at absolutely no cost." In addition, it provides free meal delivery to black trans people who are homeless or do not have adequate space in their homes for mean preparation by a chef. You can donate to its cause via PayPal here.The Transgender District - Founded by three black trans women, this San Francisco organization has developed the world's first legally recognized transgender cultural district in the city's Tenderloin neighborhood. It aims to "stabilize and economically empower the transgender community through ownership of homes, businesses, historic and cultural sites, and safe community spaces." You can donate to The Transgender District here.Trans Justice Funding Project - The Trans Justice Funding Project provides financial grants to transgender community leaders across the country in order to "support grassroots, trans justice groups run by and for trans people." You can either donate directly to the organization here, or you can click here to see its directory of grantees and donate directly to one of them.Solutions Not Punishment Co. - This organization led by black trans and queer activists is devoted to "ending the mass crisis of passive genocide, incarceration, and criminalization of black trans women" with education programs, resources such as reports and media guidelines, and a fund that "provides direct financial support to for trans folks navigating personal emergencies." You can donate to Solutions Not Punishment Co. here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today on Sidebar:First segment - THOMAS DAVIS on Black History month. Formerly of Black AIDS Institute on what black history month means to him and other gay black men.  Second segment - Entertainer MICHAEL GRIFFITHS on his upcoming Madonna show and tribute to this Diva.   Third Segment - BETSY BUTLER from Women’s Law Center on state of politics for women’s equality in USA Fourth Segment - JARRETT HILL on Black History Month and post Iowa Caucus analysis.  

Sidebar With John Duran (2/08/19) RANIYAH COPELAND – Executive Director, Black AIDS Institute          AMY PHILLIPS, Moms Demand Action and SUZANNE VERGE, President LA Chapter of Brady Campaign to prevent gun violence

This week we sit down with Phill Wilson, the founder of the Black AIDS Institute and West Hollywood Mayor John D'Amico as we discuss the breakthroughs in AIDS past, present and future on this episode of Stonewall Spotlight. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stonewallspotlight/support

Ama B. aka Queen Mother of The Tribe, talks all things thankfulness with her Tribe guest, Foluke Denis Tribe Talent: Kathia Devonne is the creator of Because of You We Know More, an HIV/AIDS Awareness Campaign that does fundraising and connects people and organizations in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The phrase was inspired by the many lives lost to AIDS as a way of celebrating their legacy while acknowledging the progression of knowledge and treatment. Portions of the purchases of t-shirts and hoodies are being donated directly to the Black AIDS Institute. Follow Kathia on Instagram at @kathiadevonne, support Because of You We Know More at @becauseofyouweknowmore. The link to their website is in the bio of their IG. Follow Foluke at www.instagram.com/folukegabrielle Follow us on: IG/Facebook: @thetribetalks Twitter: tribetalks Email us at: thetribetalks@gmail.com

In Black America producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr speaks with Phill Wilson, prominent AIDS activist and President and CEO of The Black AIDS Institute, a think tank with a mission of educating and mobilizing the African American community around HIV/AIDS issues.

In Black America producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr speaks with Phill Wilson, prominent AIDS activist and President and CEO of The Black AIDS Institute, a think tank with a mission of educating and mobilizing the African American community around HIV/AIDS issues.

Where the Bears Are:Ian is a film school graduate and moved to Los Angeles from his home state of Pennsylvania. He has worked a variety of jobs in the film industry and is currently a successful editor and sound designer for features, as well as an actor in his off time.Visit wherethebearsare.tv  To watch Ian and the rest of the cast.First Episode Season 1-----------Two Spirits:Raven Heavy Runner is an enrolled member of the Blackfeet Tribe of Montana. He was raised both on the Blackfeet Reservation and Seattle Washington. Raven was a Bureau of Indian Affairs boarding school youth, Seattle street kid, U.S. Army veteran, stage actor, Two-Spirit leader, Native Activist, college graduate, Indian Child Welfare social worker, and storyteller. He was partly raised on the Blackfeet Reservation with his grandparents. Raven in the chair of the Northwest Two-Spirit Society, a board member of the Montana Two-Spirit Society and the Northwest Two-Spirit Society’s delegate to the International Council of Two-Spirit Societies. He sits on several other Native boards and currently works as a social worker with Native Elders in Western Washington.Co Guest – My name is Steven Barrios (Long Time Holy Rain) Blackfeet. I was born in Yakima, WA and raised on the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana. In my role as a Two-Spirit leader I have served on the National Native American AIDS Prevention Center Harm Reduction Board, Montana Gay Men’s Task Force, Montana’s Harm Reduction Team, Montana CPG,Montana Two-Spirit Board Member [19 years], Pride Institute Steering Committee and their Racial Equity Initiative. I have also been involved in HIV prevention for the past 19 years, which includes providing HIV testing and counseling.This includes work as a Hep C Educator. For the past several years, I’ve been providing Two-Spirit presentations to the general public, but also providing this information to Native people who identify as LGBTQ, hoping to instill as sense of pride and connection to who that are as Native people.. This work is my passion.Visit these links to learn more:Raising Two-Spirit Youth: by National Resource Center for TribesTribal Equity Toolkit by Indigenous Ways of KnowingBecoming Two Spirit by Brian Joseph GilleyThe Spirit and the Flesh by Walter WilliamsLiving the Spirit by Will RoscoeTwo-Spirit defined by wikipediaTwo-Spirits the movieThe International Council of Two-Spirit Societies [Most are found on Facebook]Montana Two-Spirit SocietyManitoba Two-Spirit SocietyNorthwest 2-Spirit SocietyEdmonton Two-Spirit SocietyTexas Two-Spirit SocietyAwowakiEast Coast Two-Spirit SocietyBay Area American Indian Two-SpiritsHeader Graphic from Poster of 2016 Texas Two Spirits posterand Crowd funding  https://www.gofundme.com/texastwospiritspride--------------Doug SpearmanDoug Spearman is an actor/activist/writer/and now film director. His first feature, Hot Guys with Guns won several awards at more than 40 festivals around the world including being short listed for Best Original Song in the 2015 Academy Awards. Hot Guys with Guns was released on multiple platforms in April 2014 by Wolfe Releasing. He is currently in production with his second film, From Zero to I Love You. Doug is also a Master Class Scene Study teacher at the RLS Studios under Richard Lawson.  On stage Doug has starred in such productions as the American premiere of the British drama, The Ice Pick at the Celebration Theater in Los Angeles, the Men’s Room, Moscow, A Few Good Men, and the world premiere of the Tony Awardwinning South Coast Repertory’s production of The Hollow Lands, by Howard Corder and his favorite role as the god Dionysus in The Bacchae at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. On television Doug has appeared in America’s Most Wanted, The Drew Carey Show, Star Trek Voyageur, Girlfriends, The Huguleys, The Wanda Sykes Show and as Professor Chance Counter in Noah’s Arc on LOGO.  His community involvement includes working for the HRC, GLADD, The Black AIDS Institute, SMYLE in Washington, D.C., Lifeworks Mentoring in West Hollywood, Outfest and serving on the Board of Directors of Equality California, The Relational Center in Los Angeles, and The Celebration Theater in West Hollywood.  Doug has been honored with many awards including a Leadership Award by the Human Rights Campaign which was presented before the United States Senate, The Connie Norman Award from C.S.W. for for outstanding achievement in fostering racial, ethnic, religious and gender unity within the LGBT community, The Advocacy Award from the United Teachers Association and an Image Award from the Jordan Rustin Coalition in Los Angeles. Instinct Magazine named Doug as one of its Leading Men of 2013. FROM ZERO TO I LOVE YOU

This year, February 7, 2015 marks the 15th year for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD). This is a national HIV testing and treatment community mobilization initiative targeted at Blacks in the United States and the Diaspora. The Black Aids Institute is the only organization that focuses their attention solely on black people with HIV/AIDS. This year there are some shocking findings and scientific evidence that speak about treatment and opportunities in the black community when it comes to the HIV/AIDs epidemic.National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is a call for Black American to recognize that HIV is indeed a Black phenomenon & the reality that HIV disproportionately affects Black people and especially Black men who have sex with men (MSM) and Black women. Hank Millbourne will discuss information about the number of Black MSM diagnosed with HIV and the myth of black men and how they engage in sex. Hank will also talk about how the community should educate themselves, become more involved, and know what their status is and if you are infected to get treated. 

Marvelyn Brown, a 27-year-old native Tennessean, learned she was HIV-positive at age 19. Her autobiography, The Naked Truth: Young, Beautiful and (HIV) Positive, was published by Amistad/HarperCollins in 2008. Her humanitarian work earned her a 2007 Emmy Award for Outstanding National PSA, BET’s Rap It Up campaign named Brown one of the 25 "HEROES" in the HIV/AIDS epidemic, in 2009 she won the Do Something Award which resulted in her face and story on the back of millions of Nacho Cheese Doritos bags nationwide, and in 2010, she was inducted into The Heroes In The Struggle Photo Exhibit by The Magic Johnson Foundation and The Black AIDS Institute. Most recently she was named a Modern Day Black History month hero by BET and was honored by the New Jersey NETS as part of their Black History Month honoring influential people initiative. Brown has also appeared on CNN's Black in America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, America’s Next Top Model, America’s Best Dance Crew, CBS’s The Early Show, numerous BET’s Rap It Up episodes and MTV’s programming. She has also appeared on the Tavis Smiley Show, the Tom Joyner Morning Show, the Michael Baisden Show, Steve Wilko’s Show, as well as the Tyra Banks Show. Articles including her story have appeared in Newsweek, U.S. News and Report, Fortune 500, Ebony, Black Beat and ESSENCE magazine. Brown has also had a tremendous affect on print in the United Kingdom with feature stories in Cosmopolitan, Pride and Fabulous Magazine. Brown has also graced the covers A&U, POZ and The Ave. She is currently the CEO and an Independent HIV Consultant for, Marvelous Connections, which she founded in 2006. Brown now has an online boutique called, MARVSPIRATIONAL, with some of her own inspirational quotes, and she is a proud ambassador for the Greater Than AIDS Campaign.

HIV/AIDS in Black Face: Prisons, Programs and Secrets African-Americans make up 50 percent of al new infections, HIV/AIDS is increasingly becoming a "Black disease" It is the health crisis that Black America has yet to fully comprehend and come to grips with. Festering beneath a shroud of secrecy and facilitated by a complex web of lies, shame and misinformation, it is an epidemic that is placing whole communities in jeopardy. Our Guest next week: Phill Wilson, Executive Director of the Black AIDS Institute The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced last it is expanding its Act Against AIDS Leadership Initiative to increase prevention efforts in the African-American, Latino, gay and bisexual communities, which are hardest hit by HIV/AIDS. Is it the right strategy for our community ? American corrections community in many ways tolerate and regard rape and homosexual sex in prisons as a control feature. To what degree does this contribute to the fact that HIV/AIDS is the highest cause of deaths among Black women 21 -25 years ? And that Black women are the highest population of new infection ? Is unprotected sex among African Americans a new cry of despair ?OUR COMMON GROUND THIS WEEK . . . TALK THAT MATTERS

Though African Americans have been disproportionately affected by HIV for years, much of the community seems not to have noticed. Since 1999, Phill Wilson, the founder and director of Black AIDS Institute, has worked tirelessly to make sure that HIV is on the African-American agenda. He's helped break years of silence on HIV within the black community by bringing together some of black America's most prominent leaders. What makes Phill's efforts all the more inspiring is that he is HIV positive himself -- in fact, he's been living with HIV for 26 years. In February, Phill sat down with us to talk about the current state of the black HIV epidemic in the United States and what must be done to curb the alarmingly high rates of HIV among African Americans.

A star-studded, red carpet evening is planned this coming Thursday, Nov. 15th at the Director's Guild of America in Hollywood. Sponsored by the Black AIDS Institute, the 6th annual Heroes In the Struggle Against AIDS will honor six of the country's most outstanding men and women who have contributed substantially to the fight against AIDS within the Black community.