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June 26th, 2009
With the recent passing of Michael Jackson, one cannot help but be reminded of the impact that his music has had on pop culture. Of his hits, the most thought provoking song is “Man in the Mirror”. The message behind the song is in order to change the world around us, we must start with ourselves, only from within oneself does change begin. This song is the perfect anthem for HIV prevention. The lyrics, “Gotta make a change for once in my life, it’s gonna feel real good, gonna make a difference, gonna make it right……I’m starting with the man in the mirror”, speaks to the responsibility that we all have to protect ourselves from HIV and to know our HIV status. Personal responsibility is the key to stopping the spread of HIV. June 27th is designated as National HIV/AIDS Testing Day. In communities across the state of Florida, testing events will take place. Take advantage of these events and get tested. Know your HIV status and encourage others to do the same. Start with the man in the mirror, be the change that you want to see, and to help Stop the Spread of HIV. For more information on HIV test sites go to www.wemakethechange.com or text your zip code to 477493 to find your nearest test site.
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June 9th, 2009
S.O.S. Anniversary Testing Flyer
One year ago, black women and those who serve them converged on Orlando, Florida to participate in what has become a grassroots movement to mobilize Florida’s black women to join in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The Sistas Organizing to Survive (S.O.S) Black Women’s Conference on HIV/AIDS was held on June 20, 2008. During the two day conference women were empowered to talk about HIV/AIDS where they live, work, play, and worship. They pledged to get tested and encourage other black women to get tested. Most important, the goal was set to have 100,000 black women tested each year until 2010. With goals set and women motivated, black women returned home and began organizing to survive. As we approach the one-year anniversary of the S.O.S. conference, it’s hard not to reflect on the many successes that have come from the conference and mobilization efforts. Unfortunately, despite the successes, there is still much work to be done. In 2008, the AIDS case rates among black women were 20 times greater than the rate among white women, and seven times greater than the rate among Hispanic women. For 16 consecutive years HIV/AIDS has been the leading cause of death among black women aged 25-44 years in Florida. These statistics makes it even more important to maintain the goal of having 100,000 black women tested each year until 2010. Although we have been successful in our efforts of getting black women to get tested for HIV, we cannot become complacent and allow the momentum to die. We must continue to promote testing and keep S.O.S. alive. In celebration of the one-year anniversary of the S.O.S. Conference and mobilization initiative, the S.O.S. Black Women’s Advisory Group is asking black women around the state to join them in getting tested and to “Take a Sista to Get Tested”. It is their goal to have 500 black women tested on June 20, 2009. Last year, the journey began and we continue to travel along the path of mobilizing and empowering black women to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS. Join the S.O.S. Black Women’s Advisory Group in making the statement that black women’s lives are worth saving. For more information on HIV test sites go to www.wemakethechange.com or text your zip code to 477493 to find your nearest test site.
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October 16th, 2008
The Hispanic culture is based on the values of family and community. How can the Hispanic community use these cultural values to fight HIV/AIDS?
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September 2nd, 2008
What do you want the next generation to know about HIV/AIDS?
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August 6th, 2008
How would you begin a conversation with a friend to find out whether he/she uses condoms?
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June 21st, 2008
The Department recently hosted the first SOS: Sistas Organizing to Survive conference in Orlando, FL to address the HIV/AIDS crisis among Florida’s women. What are some strategies that individuals and communities can use to reach Florida’s women - particularly African American women?
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May 20th, 2008
What motivates you to get tested for HIV?
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April 2nd, 2008
What are some ways that individuals, organizations and communities can fight HIV/AIDS stigma?
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January 22nd, 2008
The Department of Health, Bureau of HIV/AIDS is aggressively trying to reduce rates of HIV among men who have sex with men. What approaches would be effective in reducing HIV/AIDS among black and Latino men who have sex with men?
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