"BUT WHAT HAPPENS IF WE DEFUND THE POLICE?"
"Hi, Mr. Brooks. I'm w/ The Dept. of You OK? So, you OK? Looks like you fell asleep in your car. Lemme get you a ride home. I'll be by your home tomorrow to check on you. Here's my number. Looks like your ride's here. Good night, sir."
"HIV continues to have disproportionate impact in the Black community. We must continue to encourage that HIV health screenings as a part of our routine care, for there is power in knowing.”
We spoke with J. Donté Prayer, who works to #StopHIVTogether. https://t.co/h4QDXEeOla
As HIV advocates, it is our responsibility to link arms with those in Minneapolis and across the country who are speaking out against police brutality and institutional racism.
#BlackLivesMatter
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The problem in America is that when Black Americans protest PEACEFULLY, we are vilified, demonized and blackballed. YET, when we protest LOUDLY and RIOT, we are called savages, criminals, and thugs. AMERICA, explain yourself!!
Sex is an essential part of overall health. For @TheBodyDotCom, I wrote about how people who want casual sex should have the tools to do so with minimal risk and be able to do so in a shame-free environment. https://t.co/TmeYNfwSgz
These can be stressful times for many of us. Coping with #stress will make us, the people we care about, and our community stronger. These are some of the things we can do to support ourselves. #stayhealthy#mentalhealth
AVOL in Lexington is testing again! Do you need a HIV or Hepatitis C test? Services are free and confidential. Call to make an appointment at (859) 225-3000 ext.1030. Leave a message with your name and phone number and someone will return your call to make an appointment.
It's National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV & AIDS Awareness Day! We asked members of our Asian and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Constituent Advisory Panels what ending the epidemic would mean in their communities.
WHO is joining with @UNODC@UNAIDS@UNHumanRights to highlight the heightened vulnerability of people in prisons & other detention facilities during #COVID19. We urge leaders to take all appropriate public health measures to protect them.
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Action needed: Current LFUCG budget proposal eliminates funding AVOL’s HIV Prevention efforts. In the middle of a global health crisis, organizations like AVOL keep the most vulnerable safe and secure. Sign our petition to restore this funding. https://t.co/y3LNKLQXMT
William "Liam" Pierce was hired as a sheriff's deputy only to see the offer rescinded after a medical evaluation displayed his #HIV-positive status. https://t.co/cHdYvsmYV4
Stigma and discrimination can be barriers to HIV testing and treatment for transgender people. For National #Transgender#HIV Testing Day today, help us break down these barriers and transform HIV testing and care: https://t.co/KNYqMV8EaA #TransHIV
Here is the link to the story about the $1.7 million dollar tax breaks for the wealthy added to the stimulus package by Mitch McConnell
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Millions of Americans have #hepatitisC, a leading cause of #liver#cancer, but many don’t know they’re infected. The good news is that #hepC can be cured —so talk to your doctor about getting tested. #KnowHepC https://t.co/6NF49i0Gsa