Rev. Charles Straight, pastor of the Faith United Methodist Church in Dolton, Ill., delivers the opening convocation at AIDS 2012.
The voice thundered out from the bespectacled pastor to the silent, rapt audience.
“This is our prayer and this is our common desire for AIDS 2012 – that we be united all the world over as never before to truly turn the tide against...
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Here's a glimpse of the first day of AIDS 2012... (AFC photos-Gregory Trotter)
Condoms were in no short supply at the International AIDS Conference.
Roman Buenrostro,...
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Florence Ngobeni-Allen lost her 5-month-old daughter to AIDS some 15 years ago, before she had access to antiretroviral drugs.
For the HIV-positive South African, it was the most difficult moment of her life.
Fast-forward to present day, thanks to appropriate treatment and services, Ngobeni-Allen (at right) has two HIV-negative children: Alex, who turns 6 years old next...
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Federal investment will reduce impact of state budget cuts, continue access to life-saving HIV medications
CHICAGO, IL - The AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) applauds the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for releasing $7.7 million in AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) emergency relief funding for Illinois. The money is part of an $80 million federal package announced...
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AIDS Foundation of Chicago at AIDS 2012
During the conference: HIV Prevention Justice Alliance (with another organization) is coordinating a Global Village Human Rights networking zone. AFC Staff: Julie Davids and Jim Merrell
SATURDAY, JULY 21
9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Satellite: AIDS 2012...
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For the first time in more than 20 years, the International AIDS Conference is being hosted on American soil — and the AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) will be front and center next week when it happens.
We invite you to be there with us, even if you’re sitting at your desk or at home.
The 2012 International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2012) convenes in the nation’s...
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Rev. Charles Straight, who serves on the Board of Directors for the AIDS Foundation of Chicago, was selected to open the International AIDS Conference with an invocation.
Before the pastor's firm handshake and sonorous voice, comes the smile.
Radiant, wildly contagious, Rev. Charles Straight's grin seems to welcome you instantly, no matter who you might be.
Come...
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Historic decision makes Truvada the first drug approved to reduce the risk of HIV infection from sexual contact among HIV-negative individuals at elevated risk of infection
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the use of Gilead’s antiretroviral drug Truvada for HIV prevention — known as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).
The AIDS Foundation...
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7/24: THOUSANDS TO OCCUPY D.C. DURING INTERNATIONAL AIDS CONFERENCE, CONVERGING ON WHITE HOUSE TO DEMAND AN END TO THE AIDS EPIDEMIC
AIDS Foundation of Chicago is helping to facilitate march of more than 30,000 -- DC residents, US activists from across the country & global delegates alike – calling for the resources, rights and policies to end AIDS...
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AIDS Foundation of Chicago “Change My Story” Campaign Debuts Smartphone-Driven Ads to Connect People to HIV Prevention and Care Services
Health Promotion Initiative Uses Website, Video Testimonials, Mobile Messaging to Encourage African American Gay and Bisexual Men and Young Women to Get Tested, Get Care
CHICAGO – To mark National HIV Testing Day, the...
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