AIDS 101: February 25, 2017
Registration is open for the AIDS 101 Action and Awareness Seminar on February 25th, 2017. Presenters will address a wide range of subjects, including current treatments/research, prevention, psychosocial issues, volunteer opportunities, legal issues, advocacy, the search for a vaccine and more. The program format consists of lectures, interactive workshops and panel discussions. This event will be held at Clayton State University in Morrow, GA. Register today at www.aidatlanta.org or by calling 404-870-7818. Registration fees are $20, $10 for students and seniors. Limited scholarships are available.
* AIDS 101 will take place from 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
* Free HIV Testing will be available after the event.
* 4.5 hours of Continuing Education Units are available (additional cost)
Duncan Teague Honored by Georgia House of Representatives for his Tireless Advocacy
In the mid-1980s Duncan Teague and other Atlanta black LGBT folks called a meeting in his living room to respond to the HIV epidemic and to increase the Atlanta organizing in the black LGBT communities. At the time the effect of HIV on the black community did not receive the needed public attention. In our communities, in our night clubs, and in our organizations, we knew and cared for the people being impacted. Teague understood intimately how this was changing black LGBT life, and he stepped up as a leader. That meeting contributed to the birthing of the African American Gay and Lesbian Alliance (AALGA). This meeting also helped set the stage for a lifetime of service and advocacy for our communities. Continue reading
My Advocacy Experience as GE’s HIV Policy Fellow
by Torrian Baskerville
“Hey Torrian. I spoke with Devin and he suggested you speak at the
Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Community Hearing that is being organized… I think it’s a great idea. Are you interested?”, intently asked Emily Brown, my fellowship supervisor. In that moment, I was uncertain, afraid, yet intrigued by the opportunity I shook my head and replied, “yes, I think I can do it.” This was huge for me. This would be the first time I had every had an opportunity to speak to legislators about issues that are important to me and my community. The other reason, and most frightening one, was something not even my family knew. Continue reading
Legislative Update: March 2017
With one week to go before Crossover Day, the legislative session has
moved into high gear. Crossover Day will be on Friday, March 3, and is the final day for legislation to move from one chamber to the next and still be considered viable legislation for this year. It’s important to note that because 2017 is the start of a two-year legislative session, bills that have not passed one chamber by March 3 can still be considered for passage in 2018. For the first time, there are a number of bills that address LGBT rights. Continue reading