My name is Christopher Ervin. I am the Director of Development for Aniz, Inc. This has been a most auspicious week for me. I have the privilege of participating in two events that speaks to why I work in the community. It should be noted that as we discuss HIV/AIDS, I will be in two of the cities that have been significantly impacted by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. (more…)
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. (more…)
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. (more…)
