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Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Sunday, July 09, 2006
Black America Speaks For Itself on HIV/AIDS
BLACK AMERICA SPEAKS FOR ITSELF
IN ANTHOLOGY EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF HIV/AIDS IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY
Patti Labelle, Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., Congresswoman Donna Christensen, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Jasmine Guy, Hill Harper Join Others To Speak Out Against New Black Plague
Los Angeles, CA In conjunction with World AIDS Day 2006 (December 1st), Agate will release Not in My Family: AIDS in the African American Community, a revealing anthology edited by lifestyle journalist Gil L. Robertson IV, which explores the effects of HIV/AIDS in the African American community.
The books contributors include the famous and powerful such as award-winning singer Patti Labelle, US House Rep. Barbara Lee, former US Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders and actress Sheryl Lee Ralph to everyday people like Petra Johnson, a retired teacher and grandmother from Lansing, Michigan. However, regardless of who they are, they all represent a patchwork in a quilt of essays that express a wide cross-section of ideas, values and beliefs. Not in My Family: AIDS in the African American Community, provides a forum for individuals and families to come out of the shadows and share their fears, isolation, pain and triumph in dealing with the reality of HIV/AIDS.
With support from various HIV/AIDS organizations throughout the country, Robertson plans extensive touring to deliver the books message. He says, The essays presented in this book remind us of the devastating impact that HIV/AIDS has had on communities of color. People, young and old, are dying and yet the black community has by and large stood by and let it happen. Not anymore. The HIV/AIDS pandemic is one of the most striking developments of this century and this book will help society understand how and why it has so severely impacted the black community.
The Black community needs to hear from families on the devastating effects of HIV/AIDS in our community, says Kim Anderson Executive Director of AID Atlanta. So many people are still largely unaware about whats going on and how many people are affected by HIV/AIDS. Given the devastating impact of this disease within the black community, this project is timely, urgent and long overdue.
Working on this book has been a life altering experience for me, says Robertson, who pursued this project motivated by his familys struggle with the disease. My older brother and only sibling has lived with HIV/AIDS for more than 20 years. As I observed the way he and other members of our family learned to positively cope with his illness, I was encouraged to share our story with others. However, as I began to encounter others who were dealing with HIV/AIDS, I discovered far too many in the black community who lived in a state of persistent denial about this deadly condition within their midst. That fact sealed my resolved to create awareness with this project.
"I was immediately interested in this project when Gil Robertson brought it to me because I believe it has tremendous potential to galvanize public attention to the terrible toll HIV/AIDS is taking on black Americans," said Doug Seibold, the publishing industry veteran who established Agate in 2003. "I think that the celebrities who've contributed essays will do much to drive interest in the book, but the many extraordinary stories contributed by "ordinary" people speak powerfully to how AIDS is affecting African Americans across the country. This is by far the most important book yet published on AIDS and black America, and we'll be doing everything we can to bring it to the attention of the large audience that needs to
hear its message."
Seibold founded Agate on the idea that well-written books that are well marketed to the reading public will always find an audience. The companys list focuses on business-related nonfiction, food and dining-related nonfiction (through its Surrey Books imprint), and African-American fiction and nonfiction. Agate's aim will always be to publish books that live up to its motto: Fine Print. Since its inception, Agate has enjoyed success with titles from award-winning authors like Jill Nelson, Leonard Pitts Jr., and Denise Nicholas. For more information about Agate, visit www.agatepublishing.com.
Contributers include, Patti LaBelle, Mo'Nique, Hill Harper, Jasime Guy, Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, Jr., Michael J. Burt, and many more!!!
IN ANTHOLOGY EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF HIV/AIDS IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY
Patti Labelle, Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., Congresswoman Donna Christensen, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Jasmine Guy, Hill Harper Join Others To Speak Out Against New Black Plague
Los Angeles, CA In conjunction with World AIDS Day 2006 (December 1st), Agate will release Not in My Family: AIDS in the African American Community, a revealing anthology edited by lifestyle journalist Gil L. Robertson IV, which explores the effects of HIV/AIDS in the African American community.
The books contributors include the famous and powerful such as award-winning singer Patti Labelle, US House Rep. Barbara Lee, former US Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders and actress Sheryl Lee Ralph to everyday people like Petra Johnson, a retired teacher and grandmother from Lansing, Michigan. However, regardless of who they are, they all represent a patchwork in a quilt of essays that express a wide cross-section of ideas, values and beliefs. Not in My Family: AIDS in the African American Community, provides a forum for individuals and families to come out of the shadows and share their fears, isolation, pain and triumph in dealing with the reality of HIV/AIDS.
With support from various HIV/AIDS organizations throughout the country, Robertson plans extensive touring to deliver the books message. He says, The essays presented in this book remind us of the devastating impact that HIV/AIDS has had on communities of color. People, young and old, are dying and yet the black community has by and large stood by and let it happen. Not anymore. The HIV/AIDS pandemic is one of the most striking developments of this century and this book will help society understand how and why it has so severely impacted the black community.
The Black community needs to hear from families on the devastating effects of HIV/AIDS in our community, says Kim Anderson Executive Director of AID Atlanta. So many people are still largely unaware about whats going on and how many people are affected by HIV/AIDS. Given the devastating impact of this disease within the black community, this project is timely, urgent and long overdue.
Working on this book has been a life altering experience for me, says Robertson, who pursued this project motivated by his familys struggle with the disease. My older brother and only sibling has lived with HIV/AIDS for more than 20 years. As I observed the way he and other members of our family learned to positively cope with his illness, I was encouraged to share our story with others. However, as I began to encounter others who were dealing with HIV/AIDS, I discovered far too many in the black community who lived in a state of persistent denial about this deadly condition within their midst. That fact sealed my resolved to create awareness with this project.
"I was immediately interested in this project when Gil Robertson brought it to me because I believe it has tremendous potential to galvanize public attention to the terrible toll HIV/AIDS is taking on black Americans," said Doug Seibold, the publishing industry veteran who established Agate in 2003. "I think that the celebrities who've contributed essays will do much to drive interest in the book, but the many extraordinary stories contributed by "ordinary" people speak powerfully to how AIDS is affecting African Americans across the country. This is by far the most important book yet published on AIDS and black America, and we'll be doing everything we can to bring it to the attention of the large audience that needs to
hear its message."
Seibold founded Agate on the idea that well-written books that are well marketed to the reading public will always find an audience. The companys list focuses on business-related nonfiction, food and dining-related nonfiction (through its Surrey Books imprint), and African-American fiction and nonfiction. Agate's aim will always be to publish books that live up to its motto: Fine Print. Since its inception, Agate has enjoyed success with titles from award-winning authors like Jill Nelson, Leonard Pitts Jr., and Denise Nicholas. For more information about Agate, visit www.agatepublishing.com.
Contributers include, Patti LaBelle, Mo'Nique, Hill Harper, Jasime Guy, Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, Jr., Michael J. Burt, and many more!!!
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Monday, June 26, 2006
National HIV Testing Day-June 27, 2006
Contacts:
Loring Barnes
(508) 376-4244
lbarnes@claritygroup.com
Julia Tanen
(508) 346-3320
jtanen@claritygroup.com
SALMA HAYEK, DENNIS HAYSBERT, NICK CANNON, LAURA CERON, JUDY TENUTA, AND CRISTINA SARALEGUI TURN UP THE CELEBRITY VOLUME ON HIV TESTING (WWW.HIVTEST.ORG)
Famous Voices Compel Public to Mobilize Response for National HIV Testing Day on June 27
Washington, D.C. (June 6, 2006) – The National Association of People with AIDS (NAPWA) announces a new roster of celebrity ambassadors – Salma Hayek, Dennis Haysbert, Nick Cannon, Laura Ceron, Judy Tenuta, and Cristina Saralegui – to urge Americans at risk for HIV to get tested and get their results on June 27th -- the 12th Annual National HIV Testing Day (www.hivtest.org) and the 25th anniversary year of the first diagnosis of HIV / AIDS.
In a series of nationally distributed television and radio public service announcements, popular screen actress Salma Hayek joins actor Dennis Haysbert, star of The Unit, multi-media mogul Nick Cannon, actress Laura Ceron (ER "nurse" Chuny Marquez), comedienne Judy Tenuta, and Latina talk show host Cristina Saralegui, to encourage people to get tested at HIV testing clinics on June 27, 2006. By lending their names and personal appeals in public service announcements and podcasts (links via: www.hivtest.org) to populations heavily impacted by HIV, these celebrities hope to generate response to NAPWA’s National HIV Testing Day anthem: Take the Test, Take Control.
The latest estimates indicate that the total number of people with HIV was roughly one million at the end of 2003 (estimated range between 1,039,000 and 1,185,000). By race, 47 percent of people estimated to be living with HIV were black, 34 percent were white and 17 percent were Hispanic. Approximately one-fourth of people with HIV are believed to be unaware of their infection, underscoring the need for increased efforts to reach at-risk communities with HIV testing services.
NAPWA Director of Community Mobilization, Keith Folger, is excited about the potential impact of this year’s ensemble of celebrities. The campaign will use television and radio PSA’s, as well as podcasting and websites, to add a contemporary, fresh appeal. "We’re working to create an informed society -- one that embraces personal responsibility for HIV testing," Folger explains. "Getting tested for HIV is quick and painless and with rapid tests now available, you can get results in just 20 minutes. The nation needs more people to listen to this message and get tested on June 27th."
National HIV Testing Day
Screen actress Hayek and a group of Latin American friends remind the Latino community about the importance of taking the test and taking control of your health. Haysbert, the first African-American and actor to be HIV tested on-screen, said, "I wanted to de-stigmatize HIV testing and prove how easy and painless it is."
Nick Cannon, the creator, director, producer and writer of MTV’s number one hit show, Wild N’ Out, was compelled to make a difference, "What’s unacceptable is that a quarter of the people who have HIV don’t know they have it, either because they haven’t taken their HIV test or didn’t get their results."
Cristina Saralegui reprises her commitment to this project and is joined by new crusade ambassadors who each enjoy significant and loyal fan followings that transcend gender, race and age. The formula of celebrity spokespersons was introduced in 2003 and proved highly effective: more then 285 million people across the United States were reached through public service messages and inquiries to the new HIVtest.org website soared by 1000%.
ABOUT NAPWA:
Founded in 1983, the National Association of People with AIDS (NAPWA) is the oldest national AIDS organization in the United States, and the oldest national network of people living with HIV / AIDS in the world. NAPWA advocates on behalf of all people living with HIV / AIDS in order to end the pandemic and the human suffering caused by HIV/AIDS. NAPWA has been, and continues to be, an essential voice in HIV / AIDS. The epidemic has changed over the past two decades and NAPWA has changed with it. HIV / AIDS has increasingly become a major health threat for African-Americans, the Latino community, women, youth and the poor and disenfranchised.
National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) – June 27th -- is a community mobilization and social marketing campaign produced by the National Association of People with AIDS (NAPWA). The goal of the campaign is to encourage individuals to take advantage of voluntary HIV counseling and testing (VCT), and prevention services, and to access medical care if they test HIV-positive. The success achieved by NHTD, over the past 11 years, is attributable largely to three cornerstone elements: a community mobilization design, a multi-entity collaborative approach, and the unique perspective of a national organization that advocates for HIV-positive individuals. Every year, thousands of health departments, community based organizations, private, educational and media entities, as well as concerned HIV-positive and affected individuals participate in NHTD events.
Loring Barnes
(508) 376-4244
lbarnes@claritygroup.com
Julia Tanen
(508) 346-3320
jtanen@claritygroup.com
SALMA HAYEK, DENNIS HAYSBERT, NICK CANNON, LAURA CERON, JUDY TENUTA, AND CRISTINA SARALEGUI TURN UP THE CELEBRITY VOLUME ON HIV TESTING (WWW.HIVTEST.ORG)
Famous Voices Compel Public to Mobilize Response for National HIV Testing Day on June 27
Washington, D.C. (June 6, 2006) – The National Association of People with AIDS (NAPWA) announces a new roster of celebrity ambassadors – Salma Hayek, Dennis Haysbert, Nick Cannon, Laura Ceron, Judy Tenuta, and Cristina Saralegui – to urge Americans at risk for HIV to get tested and get their results on June 27th -- the 12th Annual National HIV Testing Day (www.hivtest.org) and the 25th anniversary year of the first diagnosis of HIV / AIDS.
In a series of nationally distributed television and radio public service announcements, popular screen actress Salma Hayek joins actor Dennis Haysbert, star of The Unit, multi-media mogul Nick Cannon, actress Laura Ceron (ER "nurse" Chuny Marquez), comedienne Judy Tenuta, and Latina talk show host Cristina Saralegui, to encourage people to get tested at HIV testing clinics on June 27, 2006. By lending their names and personal appeals in public service announcements and podcasts (links via: www.hivtest.org) to populations heavily impacted by HIV, these celebrities hope to generate response to NAPWA’s National HIV Testing Day anthem: Take the Test, Take Control.
The latest estimates indicate that the total number of people with HIV was roughly one million at the end of 2003 (estimated range between 1,039,000 and 1,185,000). By race, 47 percent of people estimated to be living with HIV were black, 34 percent were white and 17 percent were Hispanic. Approximately one-fourth of people with HIV are believed to be unaware of their infection, underscoring the need for increased efforts to reach at-risk communities with HIV testing services.
NAPWA Director of Community Mobilization, Keith Folger, is excited about the potential impact of this year’s ensemble of celebrities. The campaign will use television and radio PSA’s, as well as podcasting and websites, to add a contemporary, fresh appeal. "We’re working to create an informed society -- one that embraces personal responsibility for HIV testing," Folger explains. "Getting tested for HIV is quick and painless and with rapid tests now available, you can get results in just 20 minutes. The nation needs more people to listen to this message and get tested on June 27th."
National HIV Testing Day
Screen actress Hayek and a group of Latin American friends remind the Latino community about the importance of taking the test and taking control of your health. Haysbert, the first African-American and actor to be HIV tested on-screen, said, "I wanted to de-stigmatize HIV testing and prove how easy and painless it is."
Nick Cannon, the creator, director, producer and writer of MTV’s number one hit show, Wild N’ Out, was compelled to make a difference, "What’s unacceptable is that a quarter of the people who have HIV don’t know they have it, either because they haven’t taken their HIV test or didn’t get their results."
Cristina Saralegui reprises her commitment to this project and is joined by new crusade ambassadors who each enjoy significant and loyal fan followings that transcend gender, race and age. The formula of celebrity spokespersons was introduced in 2003 and proved highly effective: more then 285 million people across the United States were reached through public service messages and inquiries to the new HIVtest.org website soared by 1000%.
ABOUT NAPWA:
Founded in 1983, the National Association of People with AIDS (NAPWA) is the oldest national AIDS organization in the United States, and the oldest national network of people living with HIV / AIDS in the world. NAPWA advocates on behalf of all people living with HIV / AIDS in order to end the pandemic and the human suffering caused by HIV/AIDS. NAPWA has been, and continues to be, an essential voice in HIV / AIDS. The epidemic has changed over the past two decades and NAPWA has changed with it. HIV / AIDS has increasingly become a major health threat for African-Americans, the Latino community, women, youth and the poor and disenfranchised.
National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) – June 27th -- is a community mobilization and social marketing campaign produced by the National Association of People with AIDS (NAPWA). The goal of the campaign is to encourage individuals to take advantage of voluntary HIV counseling and testing (VCT), and prevention services, and to access medical care if they test HIV-positive. The success achieved by NHTD, over the past 11 years, is attributable largely to three cornerstone elements: a community mobilization design, a multi-entity collaborative approach, and the unique perspective of a national organization that advocates for HIV-positive individuals. Every year, thousands of health departments, community based organizations, private, educational and media entities, as well as concerned HIV-positive and affected individuals participate in NHTD events.
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