Wednesday, February 7th is Black AIDS Awareness Day. Here’s a look at what’s going on across the country and around the world. Also check out this messages from the National Association of People With AIDS (NAPWA) and our special report.


NORTHEAST


CONNECTICUT

Middletown

Candlelight vigil and community forum sponsored by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Contact
Portia Hemphill
Basileus
222 Church Street, Box 4574
Middletown, CT, 06459
Tel: 312-343-3066
phemphill@wesleyan.edu


New London

Alliance for Living will hold multiple events including an art competition, community forum, HIV testing and mayoral proclamation.

Contact
Alliance For Living
Carol Jones
Case Manager
154 Broad Street
New London, CT 06320
Tel: 860-447-0884
cjones@allianceforliving.org


MAINE

Manchester

Events include an art competition, community health fair and march/rally.

Contact
Premier Marketing Group, Inc.
Roy Beck
Senior Program Specialist
P.O. Box 540
Manchester, ME 04351
royb@pmginc.biz


MASSACHUSETTS

Boston

Events include an art competition, candlelight vigil, community forum and HIV testing presented by the State of Emergency Initiative.

Contact
Cynthia Harris
Program Director
31 Heath Street
Boston, MA, 02130
Tel: 617-238-2440
charris@mac-boston.org


Springfield

Events include a press conference, a community health fair, HIV testing and a mayoral proclamation.

Contact
Robert Reardon
Asst Director HIV Prevention Services
365 Bay St
Springfield, MA 01109
Tel: 413-747-5144
413-747-5848
http://www.tapestryhealth.org

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Hanover

Dartmouth College will be holding a community forum and will be offering HIV testing.

Contact
Erika D Robinson
Community Director
5 Rope Ferry Road #6112
Hanover, NH 03755
Tel: 603-646-9045
erika.d.robinson@dartmouth.edu


NEW JERSEY

Piscataway

The Allen Chapel HIV/AIDS Ministry will be holding a spirituality workshop and worship service in recognition of Black AIDS Day.

Contact:
Rev. Gerald Bailey
Pastor
72 Mitchell Avenue
Piscataway, NJ, 08854
Tel: 732-246-0204
gbailey@hyacinth.org
http://www.Hyacinth.org


Newark

A collaborative event to be held at St. Paul SOP Church presented by local agencies that provide HIV services. To include a candlelight vigil, HIV testing, PWA testimonies, solo and choir performances, and information tables.

North Jersey AIDS Alliance, North Jersey Community Research Initiative (NJCRI)
Danielle Bush
Program Manager
393 Central Avenue, 3rd Floor
Newark, NJ, 07103-2842
Tel: 973-412-8300 x169
d.bush@njcri.org
Regina Commedore
Program Coordinator
1907 Mermaid Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11224
Tel: 718-333-2067
rcommedore@awp-ci.org

Brooklyn Lives, a project of the Black Leadership Commission on AIDS of New York City, will be hosting a day-long series of events to raise awareness in the community, including rapid testing and counseling sessions.

Contact
Brooklyn Lives Project
c/oBlackLeadership Commission
on AIDS, Inc.
1360 Fulton Street
Restoration Plaza - Room 312
Brooklyn, NY 11216
718.622.5430
www.brooklynlivesproject.org


Manhattan

The AIDS Service Center of New York will sponsor a community forum and workshop, including topics on awareness and prevention.

Contact
Lillian Anglada
President Consumer Advisory Council
41 East 11th Street 5th Floor
New York, NY 10003
Tel: 212-645-0875 ext. 367
lillian@ascnyc.org


Housing Works’ Adult Day Health Care Program and Residence will be holding an open house. Other events include an art competition and a community health fair.

Contact
Johnny Guaylupo
Intake Specialist
743 - 749 East 9th Street
New York, NY Zipcode
Tel: 212-677-7999 ext. 120
Guaylupo@housingworks.org


Rochester

A Black AIDS Awareness Day Health Fair will be held at MCC Damon City Campus from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Services include rapid HIV testing, glucose and blood pressure screenings and a free community resource fair.

Contact
Rays of Hope Committee and Monroe Community College
Sady Fischer
Prevention Specialist
1350 University Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
Tel: 585-442-2220
sfischer@aidsrochester.org


Staten Island

Project WAVE NY will be working with over 200 agencies throughout the state to increase HIV awareness and testing in the African American community.

Contact
Project WAVE NY
Rebecca Oriz
Program Manager
56 Bay Street, 6th
Staten Island, NY 10301
Tel: 866-909-9283
Rebecca.ortiz@sihealthaction.org

   

PENNSYLVANIA

Philadelphia

Events include a candlelight vigil, a community forum/health fair, and HIV testing.

Contact
Circle of Care
Ronni Slater
Outreach Counselor
260 South Broad Street
Suite 1000
Philadelphia, PA 19102-5076
Tel: 215-985-2613
ronni@familyplanning.org

Pittsburgh

Events include a community forum, health fair, testing and a film series and discussion.

Contact
Macedonia FACE
Barbara J. Williams, LCSW, BCD
Interim Executive Director
2226 Bedford Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Tel: 412-281-2573
bwilliams@macedoniaface.org


MIDWEST


ILLINOIS

Chicago

The Mary McLeod Bethune Women’s Center at Kennedy-King College will be presenting a program that educates students and faculty on HIV, including lectures and presentations. Free condoms and testing will also be offered.

Contact
Professor Meryl L. Junious
6800 S. Wentworth Avenue, 3E78
Chicago, IL 60621
Tel: 773.602.5188
mmbwomenscenter@ccc.edu


The Hektoen Institute/ Provident Hospital HIV Program will be holding a candlelight vigil accompanied by a community forum and HIV testing and a community forum.

Contact
William Anderson
Prevention Coordinator
500 East 51st Street
Chicago, IL, 60615
Tel: 312-572 2651
jahsonii@aol.com



IOWA

Des Moines

The AIDS Project of Central Iowa will be spreading awareness in African American bars. They will also offer HIV testing.

Contact
AIDS Project of Central Iowa
Tim Wilborn
Minority Prevention Specialist
711 East 2nd Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
Tel: 515-284-0245
TimW@aidsprojectci.org
http://www.aidsprojectci.org


MINNESOTA

Minneapolis

Wake Up We’re Affected will be holding a community forum.

Contact
WUWA
Min. Geraldine Anderson
Founder/CEO
3700 Bryant Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN, 55412
836 Olson Memrial Highway,
Suite 202  55411
Minneapolis, MN, 55412
Tel: 612 600-9578
Awuwaspirit@aol.com


INDIANA

Indianapolis

The Indianapolis chapter of National Hook-Up of Black Women will be presenting a candelight vigil in addition to open-mic poetry.

Contact
Ms. Greta V Joyner
President
4301 N. Kitley
Indianapolis, IN 46226
Tel: 317-285-9583
gretavjoyner@yahoo.com


Fort Wayne

The Fort Wayne AIDS Task Force will be sponsoring a candelight vigil, a community forum, HIV testing and a Black AIDS Day church service.

Contact
Jeff Lane
Education Outreach Coordinator
525 Oxford Street
Fort Wayne, IN, 46806
Tel: 260. 744-1144
jeff@aidsfortwayne.org
http://aidsfortwayne.org



SOUTH


ALABAMA

Birmingham

Jefferson County AIDS in Minorities will be holding a series of events at Lawson State Community College including a community health fair and HIV testing.

Contact
Anthony O. Morris
Executive Director
1925 Bessemer Road
Birmingham, AL 35208
Tel: 205 781-1654
Tmorris334@aol.com


FLORIDA

Miami

Florida Internationl University’s Black Student Organization will be holding informational sessions in the student union. HIV testing will be provided by Care Resource.

Contact
FIU Wellness Center
Casandra Roache
Senior Health Educator
11200 SW 8th Street
UHSC 180
Miami, FL 33174
Tel: 305-348-4020
roachec@fiu.edu
http://www.fiu.edu/~health


Foot in the Door, Inc. will be holding events including a press conference, community forum and public service announcement.

Contact
Foot in the Door, Inc.
Christine Stroy-Martin
CFO8309 NW 22nd Avenue
Miami, FL 3147-4101
Tel: 786.318.2337 x 112
cstroymartin@yahoo.com


Jacksonville

River Region HIV/AIDS Prevention Services will be working with other HIV/AIDS services in the Jacksonville area to plan a day of awareness targeted at the African American community. Other events include a community forum and a march/rally.

Contact
Ms. Lolita Hill
Director
324 West State Street
Jacksonville, FL, 32202
Tel: 904-899-6300X4470
lhill@rrhs.org


DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Staff of Africare will be constructing an HIV/AIDS memorial quilt. A candlelight vigil will also be held.

Contact
Patricia Owens
Development Associate
440 R Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Tel: 202 328-5346
powens@africare.org
http://www.africare.org


LOUISIANA

Baton Rouge

Aspirations Wholistic Tutorial Services will be holding a youth forum to dispel HIV/AIDS stigma. Additional events include an art competition and HIV testing.

Contact
Joyce Turner Keller
Founder/CEO
2156 Wooddale Blvd  Suite 650
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Tel: 225 248-8533
aspiringdreams2005@yahoo.com
http://www.aspiringdreams.org


New Orleans

NR PEACE, Inc. will be holding a plethora of events including a community health fair and HIV testing.

Contact
Taisha Muse
Outreach Worker/Administrative Assistant
3201 General De Gaulle Dr. Suite 201
New Orleans, LA 70114
Tel: 504-364-1950
taishamuse@yahoo.com


GEORGIA

Atlanta

Campaign to End AIDS Georgia will be holding a march/rally and will be registering voters.

Contact
Larry Cook
Chairman
2579 Boulder Hill Court
Atlanta , GA, 30316
Tel: 678.313.0700
ldcaga@aol.com
http://www.C2EA.org


NORTH CAROLINA

Raleigh

NC Department of Health and Human Services will be holding a “New Versus Old School” step show and will provide HIV testing.

Contact
Kristena Clay-James
Program Consultant
225 N McDowell St
1902 MAil Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699
Tel: 919-715-4821
kristena.clay-james@ncmail.net

Lillington

The Harnett County Department of Public Health will be holding a community talent showcase with information about HIV and will provide HIV testing.

Contact
Deborah McAllister
Health Education Specialist
307 Cornelius Harnett Blvd.
Lillington, NC, 27546
Tel: 910-814-6195
dmcallister@harnett.org
http://www.harnett.org

Concord

Dry Creek United Church of Christ will be holding a special worship service for Black AIDS Day.

Contact
Darek McCullers
Interim Pastor
730 Crown Point Circle
Concord, NC 28027
Tel: 704-720-9429
http://www.pastorsprayer.org


SOUTH CAROLINA

Columbia

Palmetto AIDS Life Support Services will be holding a press conference, health fair, and community forum. They will also offer HIV testing.

Contact
Dean Edwards
EMPACT Project Coordinator
2638 Two Notch Road, Suite 108
Columbia, SC 29204
Tel: 803-779-7257
dean.edwards@palss.org
www.palss.org


Florence

Youth Forum and Awareness Campaign: “What’s under YA-HAT?” Young and Aware of HIV and Teen Pregnancy. Other events include a community health fair and HIV testing.

Contact
Girls Inc of the Pee Dee
Sonyetta Cooper-Green
Director
1401 Buckingham Road
Florence, SC 29506
Tel: 843-413-0999
girlsincpd@yahoo.com


MARYLAND

Baltimore

Sisters Together and Reaching, Inc. will be collaborating with the Baltimore BLCA and other ASOs and area churches to conduct HIV testing and awareness programs.

Contact
Debra Hickman
President/CEO
1505 Eutaw Place
Baltimore, MD 21217
Tel: 410-383-1903
debbie7rev@aol.com
www.sisterstogetherandreaching.org

Johns Hopkins University AIDS Services will be holding an on site HIV/AIDS educational forum as well as a candlelight vigil and HIV testing.

Johns Hopkins University AIDS Service
Patrice Henry
Coordinator of Outreach Services
600 N. Wolfe Street, Carnegie 158
Baltimore, MD, 21287
Tel: 410-955-1165
phenry1@jhmi.edu


MISSISSIPPI

Jackson

Jackson State University will be holding a community health fair with HIV testing and a candlelight vigil.

Contact
Mandrell Brown
Coordinator of Student Life HIV/AIDS Project
JSU Box 18090
Jackson, MS 39217-0690
Tel: 601-979-3308
mandrell.brown@jsums.edu


TEXAS

Dallas

Set Apart Aiming Victoriously to Eliminate Diseases will hold a leadership summit in observation of Black AIDS Day. A candlelight vigil will also be held and testing will be offered.

Contact
Tyeshia Alston
Founder
PO BOX 763983
Dallas, TX 75376
Tel: 972-557-7154
saaved2@msn.com
http://saaved.org


TENNESSEE

Memphis

Black AIDS Memphis is sponsoring an evening of poetry/spoken word entitled “Breakin’ the Silence III: Black Poets Speak Out Against HIV.” HIV testing will also be offered.

Contact
Black AIDS Memphis
Ernest Donelson
Founder/President
164 N. McLean Blvd. Suite 3
Memphis, TN 38104
Tel: 901-335-5931
blackaidsmemphis@yahoo.com



WEST


ARIZONA

Bisbee

NAACP and Housing Opportunitites for Persons with AIDS will be sponsoring a candlelight vigil and HIV testing.

Contact
HOPWA - Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS
Lydia Montoya
Outreach Coordinator
Post Office Box 167
Bisbee, AZ, 85603
Tel: 520-432-8889
lmontoya@co.cochise.az.us


CALIFORNIA

Oakland

Determining our Own Destiny will be holding a gospel concert and will be offering HIV testing.

Contact
Determining Our Own Destiny
Roosevelt Mosby
Executive
1608 Webster Street
City, CA 94612
Tel: 510-834-9578
info@determiningourowndestiny.com


Long Beach

The City of Long Beach Department of Health and Services will be holding an HIV testing event.

Contact
Denise R. Be Cotte
Counselor
2525 Grand Avenue, #106
Long Beach, CA, 90815
Tel: 562/570-4359
denise_becotte@longbeach.gov


Los Angeles

P.E.A.C.E. Inc. and Ward AME Church will be holding a candlelight vigil.

Contact
Regina Brandon
Executive Director
1177 W 25th Street
Los Angeles, CA, 90007
Tel: 213-747-1367
btru2you@sbcglobal.net


Oakland

The Center for Health training will be holding a candlelight vigil and peer educator training for HIV+ women.

Contact
Center for Health Training
Shailey Merchant
Project Director
614 Grand Ave Suite 400
Oakland, CA, 94606
Tel: 510-835-3700
merchant@jba-cht.com
www.lotuspeereducation.org

San Francisco

The San Francisco AIDS Foundation and Black Brothers Esteem (BBE) will be holding a community forum.

Contact
San Francisco AIDS Foundation
Community Development Manager and Black Brothers Esteem (BBE) Program Manager
995 Market Street, Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94103
Tel: 415-487-8022 and 415-487-8011
mlubensky@sfaf.org and tbradford@sfaf.org


WASHINGTON

Seattle

The African Americans Reach and Teach Health Ministry will be sponsoring a gospel hip hop concert in honor of Black AIDS Day.

Contact
African Americans Reach and Teach Health Ministry
Executive Director
7728 Rainier Avenue S.
Seattle, WA 98118
Tel: 206-850-2070
aarthministry@yahoo.com




US TERRITORIES


US VIRGIN ISLANDS

Christiansted

VIPUSH will sponsor an HIV/AIDS parent conference.

Contact
Sandra Phaire
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Post Office Box 913
Christiansted, VI 00821
Tel: 340-692-2323
340-772-4270
sphaire@yahoo.com


INTERNATIONAL


GUAM

Ho-Akoefe

VOLTA New Millenium AIDS Campaign Group will be providing HIV/AIDS counseling, will be accepting donations for PLWAs, and will be holding an open forum for pupils and teachers. Other events include a march/rally, HIV testing and a community health fair.

Samuel Yao Atidzah
Director
Tel: +233 24415-8139
vonamecgaidshiv@yahoo.ca


INDIA

Tamilnadu

Namathillam Charitable Trust will be sponsoring a march/rally and a community health fair.

Contact
#54 V.G.P. Street
N.K.A. Complex
Chidambaram-608 001
Tamilnadu, India 608001
Tel: 093-4551-2340
nct134@yahoo.co.in