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February 7 is National Black
HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD), a national HIV testing and treatment community
mobilization initiative that began 13 years ago to address the continuing
severity of the HIV/AIDS epidemic within the African-American community. NBHAAD
encourages African Americans across the United States to “Get Educated, Get
Tested, Get Treated, and Get Involved” in stopping the spread of HIV/AIDS. The
2013 theme is “Our ancestors fought that we might be free—even from HIV!”
Patricia Veazy, prevention outreach
coordinator for the Fort Wayne, Ind., AIDS Task Force, invites the community to
take part in an NBHAAD awareness event to show its support and unity. The event
will take place at the African/African-American Historical Society Museum on
Saturday, February 2, at 2:00 p.m. The task force requests that participants
wear the color red to demonstrate their support during a photo opportunity that
will be offered. The museum is located at 436 E. Douglas Avenue in Fort Wayne.
Those seeking additional information should call Veazy at (260) 744–1144.
The Friends of AIDS Foundation is
dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for HIV positive individuals and
empowering people to make healthy choices to prevent the spread of the HIV
virus. To learn more about The Friends of AIDS Foundation, please visit: http://www.friendsofaids.org.
TOGETHER WE REMAIN STRONG!
