Kick it with DJ Frek-a-lek for a night of ‘90s music and more, hosted by the Arkansas Black Gay Men’s Forum in observance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

Black communities have made great progress in reducing HIV. Yet racism, discrimination, and mistrust in the health care system may affect whether Black people seek or receive HIV prevention services. These issues may also reduce the likelihood of engaging in HIV treatment and care.

First observed in 1999, NBHAAD is an opportunity to increase HIV education, testing, community involvement, and treatment among Black communities.

Presented by Tristate Black Pride

Join BlaqOut and the University of Kansas Medical Center on at 3601 Main Street for dinner and a REPAIR Project listening session. The research project seeks to learn how medicine and healthcare settings have harmed communities of color and how we begin to repair those harms.

Each participant will receive a $25 gift card for their time. Seating is very limited, so register today.

This virtual town hall presented My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC will serve as an eclectic think tank that aims to fuel strategic efforts in Black communities to end the HIV epidemic by:

• Enhancing HIV awareness across social and service sectors,

• Discussing HIV stigma across sectors that serve or impact Black communities, and

• Providing insight into social nuances, resources, and gaps that help or hinder community HIV testing, treatment, and prevention from community change agents.

Guest Speakers:

Leisha McKinley-Beach
National HIV Prevention Consultant
Producer of the podcast "Ending HIV for Humanity Everywhere (EHE)"

Dr. Robyn Neblett Fanfair
Principal Deputy Director
Division of HIV Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Dr. Stephaun Wallace
Principal Staff Scientist
Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division, Fred Hutch
Clinical Professor
Dept. of Global Health, University of Washington

Complimentary HIV testing will be available.

Presented by Kentucky Black Pride & John Bentley Foundation.

Food will be provided.

Presented by Kentucky Black Pride & John Bentley Foundation.

The Pinellas Planning Partnership (PPP) proudly presents Access Granted: Verified: An interactive, social media experience for Pinellas County youth and those young at heart. The event will include free food, music from local DJs and radio personalities, community resources, vendors, giveaways, games and so much more! In recognition of World AIDS Day 2022, this event will also provide opportunities for HIV awareness, education, testing, and related services from community partners.

Event sponsors include PPP partners:

• Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County

• CAN Community Health

• AIDS Healthcare Foundation

• Banyan Tree

• METRO Inclusive Health

• Help Us Help U

• University of South Florida- Pediatrics Infectious Disease- Youth Education Services

• Empath Partners in Care

• Gilead

• ViiV

If you or your organization would like to be a vendor or table at this event for free, please complete the vendor form here: forms.office.com/g/anP8siztCr

Registration: AccessGranted_Verified.eventbrite.com

Hottest Drag showcase from some of Carolina's most talented female and male illusionist. We will have an oyster roast outside as well as other seafood options. Please bring a new or lightly used coat and/or toy for our community families in need.

Presented by Charleston Black Pride.

Join Black Leaves Dance Company, Center for Black Equity and the Washington Health Institute for a journey through the intimate stories of those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS as we tell their stories of struggle, hope, and perseverance; and how their faith sustained them. There will also be a candlelight vigil where we will remember those we have lost to the epidemic. In addition, there will be a health expo and reception, allowing attendees to get tested and grab info on several resources.

A night of fellowship, music, dancing, fashion, and spoken word, a night sure to be a blessing to all who attend.

Doors Open: 6 p.m. | Performance Begins: 7 p.m.

Performances by
Black Leaves Dance Company
CagedBirds Productions Models Inc.
Legendary Rinny West
Ginger Garcon
HBOMax’s Legendary Season 2 Cha Cha Balenciaga
and many more

MASK REQUIRED | Mild profanity, sexual content, drug use, and violence

Tickets are complimentary but space is limited. Get tickets at
atlasarts.org/events/black-leaves-dance-company-the-center-for-black-equity-requiem-of-a-dream/

AARP • Center for Black Equity • Atlanta Black Pride Weekend

Moderator: Hillary Williams Thomas

Panelists: Darlene Hudson, Malcolm Reid and Rev. Claude Bowen

In person.