Planting Seeds..

Today is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. This day is to highlight the seriousness of HIV and AIDS among women of all ages. We know HIV/AIDS crosses all racial and ethnic lines and that it has no preference regarding age or income. Yet, for Black women, this disease has taken a devastating hold on the community. Approximately half of all women who are infected with HIV are African American. More startling is the fact that it is the leading cause of death for African American women between the ages of 25-34. Read the rest of this entry »

I have the privilege of serving as Chair of the Board of Aniz, Inc with a very dedicated group of people. They are always willing to work diligently to ensure the sustainable operations of the organization. In addition, they have been innovative with ideas with regards to fundraising and making people aware of who we are and what we are doing for the metropolitan Atlanta communities that we serve year round. Our Annual Silent Auction, AIDS Walk Party and Holiday Party have been used to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS in the community, the need for advocacy and prevention and raise funds raised to benefit those who are in most need of our.
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This week is National Condom Week, a perfect time to discuss the continuing problem of HIV/AIDS in the African American community. We can say this discussion started last week for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) and will continue next month for National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD). And this conversation is not new. Read the rest of this entry »