National Latino AIDS Awareness Day 2009

October 15th is National Latino AIDS Awareness Day, a day to talk about HIV/AIDS in the Latino Community.

Latinos in the United States continue to be affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic, accounting for a greater proportion of AIDS cases than their representation in the U.S. population overall, and the second highest AIDS case rate in the nation by race/ethnicity. Studies have shown that Latinos with HIV/AIDS may face additional barriers to accessing care than their white counterparts (read the fact sheet here).

To learn more, visit the National Latino AIDS Awareness Day website at www.nlaad.org.

DC Crystal Meth Working Group Raises Awareness about Crystal Meth and HIV Among Latinos in Washington DC

The DC Crystal Meth Working Group is hoping to raise awareness about the prevalence of crystal meth and HIV within the Latino community by unveiling a new website and outreach materials, the group announced today.

To commemorate National Latino AIDS Awareness Day, which is October 15, the DC Crystal Meth Working Group is debuting a Spanish version of its website. The site contains basic information about crystal meth, its effects and where to go to seek treatment or harm reduction services. The new Spanish language site can be found at www.hablemosdelcristal.org.

“This new website is part of our ongoing efforts to reach out to the Latino community,” said Michael Sessa, chairperson of the DC Crystal Meth Working Group. “We are still learning the extent of crystal meth use within this population, but to the extent that there may be use at all, we want to provide resources and referrals.”

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Latino Americans and African-Americans continue to be disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS. Crystal meth use has been tied to an increase in HIV rates among some populations.

In addition to the new website, the DC Crystal Meth Working Group has transcribed its brochure and palm card into Spanish to reach more people within the community. On September 28, the group participated in Fiesta DC, a Latino cultural festival in Adams Morgan.

The DC Crystal Meth Working Group consists of individual members of the local community and local organizations dedicated to providing information and resources that help people make informed choices about crystal meth. The group also collects data about crystal meth use and provides referral information for treatment and recovery. To learn more about the group visit www.letstalkaboutmeth.org.

National Latino AIDS Awareness Day October 15th

October 15th is National Latino AIDS Awareness Day, a day to talk about HIV/AIDS in the Latino Community.

Latinos in the United States continue to be affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic, accounting for a greater proportion of AIDS cases than their representation in the U.S. population overall, and the second highest AIDS case rate in the nation by race/ethnicity. Studies have shown that Latinos with HIV/AIDS may face additional barriers to accessing care than their white counterparts (read the fact sheet here).

To learn more, visit the National Latino AIDS Awareness Day website at www.nlaad.org.

2008 National Latino AIDS Awareness Day Events

National Latino AIDS Awareness Day Congressional Briefing
Tuesday October 14th
Room 2218 in the Rayburn House Office Building, US Congress, Washington DC
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

2007 National Latino AIDS Awareness Day Event
click here for a description and photos of 2007 DC NLAAD Events
click here for the list of 2007 NLAAD Events

Add this event on Facebook

---

National Latino AIDS Awareness Day a Success

The District of Columbia had two great events for National Latino AIDS Awareness Day. In the morning, a coalition of groups spearheaded by La Clinica Del Pueblo, organized a community forum on HIV/AIDS in the Latino Community in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. In addition to hearing some compelling stories from people living with HIV, representatives were on hand from the Departments of Health in Maryland, Virginia, and DC. Dr. Gregg Pane and Dr. Shannon Hader represented the DC Department of Health.

Then in the afternoon, we had a spanish-language presentation on HIV Vaccine Research. Jeff Stanton (pictured left), from the Academy for Educational Development, discussed community involvement in HIV Vaccine Research. Pedro Goicochea, from IMPACTA Peru, discussed HIV Vaccine Research in Peru; and Dr. Barney Graham, from the Vaccine Research Center, discussed HIV Vaccine Research here in DC.

To learn more about National Latino AIDS Awareness Day, visit www.nlaad.org. You can also see a collection of press releases and media coverage on NLAAD right here. One that I didn't notice on this list, check out Hillary Clinton's Statement on National Latino AIDS Awareness Day.

Thanks to everyone who made National Latino AIDS Awareness Day a success in DC. To see pictures from our DC National Latino AIDS Awareness day events, click here

Today is National Latino AIDS Awareness Day

October 15th is National Latino AIDS Awareness Day, a day to talk about HIV/AIDS in the Latino Community.

Latinos in the United States continue to be affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic, accounting for a greater proportion of AIDS cases than their representation in the U.S. population overall, and the second highest AIDS case rate in the nation by race/ethnicity. Studies have shown that Latinos with HIV/AIDS may face additional barriers to accessing care than their white counterparts (read the fact sheet here).

To learn more, visit the National Latino AIDS Awareness Day website at www.nlaad.org.

Here in Washington DC, folks are gathering this morning at All Souls Church for a forum on HIV/AIDS in the Latino Community. This afternoon I hope you'll join us for a spanish language presentation on HIV vaccine research.

Plans Shaping Up for Latino HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in DC

Plans are shaping up for National Latino HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, which takes place on October 15th.

Today at 10:00 AM on the Hill, Congresswoman Hilda Solis, Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez, and numerous advocates will gather to discuss the impact of HIV/AIDS in Latino/Hispanic communities and to declare an HIV/AIDS state of emergency. (at the U.S. Capitol Building, Room HC-6, Washington, D.C.. Entrance is on the House side of the Capitol on Independence Avenue).

Communities all across the country will be encouraged to plan events for National Latino HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Here in DC, we've already got two events in the works for October 15th.

First off, there will be a Community Forum on HIV/AIDS in the Latino Community at the All Souls Unitarian Church organized by La Clinica Del Pueblo and a coalition of local groups. The event is tentatively scheduled to begin around 10:00 AM. I will give you more details as they come in.

Second, at 2:30 PM there will be a Spanish-language presentation on HIV Vaccine Research. There is an amazing international lineup for this event. Our speakers are

• Pedro Goicochea, Impacta Peru
• Dr. Barney Graham, Vaccine Research Center, NIH, NIAID
• Jeff Stanton, Academy for Educational Development.

Pedro and Jeff will give their presentations directly in Spanish, and Barney will give his presentation in Spanish with the assistance of a translater. So this is an amazing opportunity for Spanish-speaking folks to get any questions they might have about HIV vaccine research answered in Spanish. I hope to have a flyer soon to share with you for this event. This event takes place at the DC CARE Consortium, 1156 15th Street NW, and light refreshments will be provided. Sponsors include the Vineeta Foundation, Capital Area Vaccine Effort, and the Vaccine Research Center.

I will post updates as they come in for both events on this page

National Latino AIDS Awareness Day October 15th, 2007

National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) represents a historic coming together for the Latino community. Created in 2003 to increase awareness about the growing Latino HIV/AIDS epidemic, NLAAD is observed annually on October 15th in hundreds of cities nationwide. The goal of NLAAD is to promote and sponsor activities and actions that will prevent the spread of HIV in the Latino community and improve the quality of life of those living with the virus. For more information, visit www.nlaad.org.

TENTATIVE DC OCTOBER 15th EVENTS


Investigación de Vacunas del VIH
Una observación en la investigación de vacunas del VIH en Perú y el área metropolitana de Washington, DC

Octubre 15, 2:30PM
DC CARE Consortium
1156 15th Street, NW, Suite 500, Washington DC

Voceros Ofrecidos:
Pedro Goicochea, Impacta Perú (www.impactaperu.org)
Dr. Barney Graham, Centro De Investigación de Vacunas, NIAID, NIH (www.vrc.nih.gov)
Jeff Stanton, Academia Para el Desarrollo Educativo (www.aed.org)

Acompañenos para una Observación a fondo acerca de la investigación de la vacuna del VIH. Jeff Stanton de la Academia para el Desarrollo Educativo proporcionará una descripción de la implicación en la comunidad en la investigación del VIH. Pedro Goicochea compartirá su experiencia con la investigación de la vacuna del VIH en Lima, Perú. El Dr. Barney Graham compartirá su experiencia trabajando con nuestra comunidad local. Refrigerios ligeros serán proveidos.

La información será presentada en español directamente por los presentadores, o con la ayuda de traductores.

Este acontecimiento honra el Día Nacional del Conocimiento del HIV/AIDS Latino, que ocurre el 15 de Octubre. Para aprender más sobre El Día Nacional del Conocimiento del HIV/AIDS Latino, por favor visite la pagina electronica del web: www.nlaad.org.

DC CARE está situado lo más cerca posible a la parada del metro de McPherson Square.

Patrocinadores: DC CARE Consortium, Capital Area Vaccine Effort, Vaccine Research Center, Vineeta Foundation.

---

HIV Vaccine Research
A look at HIV Vaccine Research in Peru and the DC Metropolitan Area

October 15th, 2:30 PM
DC CARE Consortium
1156 15th Street NW, Suite 500, Washington DC

Featured Speakers:
Pedro Goicochea, Impacta Peru (www.impactaperu.org)
Dr. Barney Graham, Vaccine Research Center, NIH, NIAID (www.vrc.nih.gov)
Jeff Stanton, Academy for Educational Development (www.aed.org)

Join us for an in-depth look at HIV Vaccine Research. Jeff Stanton from the Academy for Educational Development will provide an overview of community involvement in HIV Vaccine Research. Pedro Goicochea will share his experience with HIV Vaccine Research in Lima, Peru. Dr. Barney Graham will share his experience working in our local community. Light refreshments will be provided.

Information will be presented in spanish either directly from the presenters, or with the assistance of translators.
This event honors National Latino HIV/AIDS Awareness
Day, which takes place October 15th. To learn more about National Latino HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, please visit: www.nlaad.org.

DC CARE is located closest to the McPerson Metro Stop.

Sponsors: DC CARE Consortium, Capital Area Vaccine Effort, Vaccine Research Center, Vineeta Foundation.





Community Forum: There will be a Community Forum on HIV/AIDS in the Latino Community at the All Souls Unitarian Church organized by La Clinica Del Pueblo and a coalition of local groups. The event is tentatively scheduled to begin around 10:00 AM. I will give you more details as they come in.