Partner Events
Alabama
Event Title: HIV Vaccine Awareness Research Tour
Date & Times: May 19, 2008, 9:30am – 4:00pm
Location: Western Hills Mall (9:30am – 10:30am)
7201 Aaron Aronov Dr. (off Bessemer Super Hwy)
Fairfield, AL 35064
Five Points West Shopping Center (11:00am – 12:00pm)
Bessemer Road between Avenue V and Avenue W
Birmingham, AL 35208
Steve & Barry parking lot (1:30pm – 2:30pm)
1189 Huffman Road
Birmingham, AL 35215
Woodlawn Library (3:00pm – 4:00pm)
5709 1st Ave. N.
Birmingham, AL 35212
Contact Information: Tykeysha Boone
(205) 324-9822 ext. 32
tykeysha@aidsalabama.org
Event Description: AIDS Alabama, in collaboration with the UAB Vaccine Clinic, will participate in a visibility campaign to bring about greater awareness regarding vaccine research. This event will utilize the Birmingham Rapid AIDS Testing (BRAT) Mobile to serve as a center for HIV testing, dissemination of vaccine awareness information and materials, distribution of safe sex kits, and recruitment for HIV vaccine clinical trials.
District of Columbia
Event Title: Are Preventive and Therapeutic HIV Vaccines on the Horizon?
Date & Times: May 16, 2008, 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Greeley Hall
Academy for Educational Development
1875 Connecticut Ave., NW, Third Floor
Washington, DC 20009
Sponsors: Us Helping Us, in conjunction with the Capital Area Vaccine Effort and the Academy for Educational Development
Contact Information: Sterling Washington
(202) 446-1100 ext. 1123
swashington@uhupil.org
Event Description: UHU, in conjunction with CAVE and AED, will be hosting a community forum entitled: “Are Preventive and Therapeutic HIV Vaccines on the Horizon?” The forum will target Black men and women and local AIDS service providers.
Refreshments will be served.
Event Title: HIV Vaccine Research Information Center Launch
Date & Times: May 16, 2008
Location: http://www.aidsaction.org/
Sponsors: AIDS Action Foundation
Contact Information: Anna Ford
(202) 531-8031
aford@aidsaction.org
Event Description: In addition to mobilizing and providing support to its member organizations for HVAD 2008, AIDS Action Foundation will add an HIV Vaccine Research Information Center to its website.
Georgia
Event Title: Hope in Our Soul – The Role of the Black Church in Combating HIV/AIDS in the African-American Community: Focusing on HIV Vaccines
Date & Times: May 14, 2008, 9:00am – 2:00pm (Registration begins at 8:00am)
Location: Hopewell Baptist Church
182 Hunter Street
Norcross, GA 30071
Sponsors: SisterLove, Inc., National AIDS Education & Services for Minorities, Inc., the Hope Clinic, and Hopewell Baptist Church
Contact Information: Patrick Kelly
National AIDS Education & Services for Minorities, Inc.
(404) 691-8880 ext. 14
pkelly@naesmonline.org
Dazon Dixon Diallo
SisterLove, Inc.
(404) 505-7777
ddiallo@sisterlove.org
Event Description: This educational symposium features Bishop William Sheals of Hopewell Baptist Church in Norcross, GA, Rev. Edwin Sanders of Metropolitan Interdenominational Church in Nashville, TN, and Rev. Sherry L. Turner, PhD, Spelman College, Atlanta.
Collaborating organizations include AID Atlanta, AID Gwinnett, AIDS Survival Project, AIDS Research Consortium of Atlanta, AIDS Alliance for Faith and Health, Action Cycling Atlanta, Atlanta Harm Reduction Center, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Concerned Black Clergy, Humanitarian Endeavors, Interdenominational Theological Center of Atlanta, the Institute for Health Protection, the Legacy Project and the Emory Center for AIDS Research.
Reservations may be made by calling 1-877-424-HOPE (4273) or by e-mailing vaccine@emory.edu
Event Title: Film premiere of The AIDS Chronicles: Here to Represent
Date & Times: May 15, 2008, 7:00pm
Location: SisterLove, Inc.
Mother House
1237 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd., SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
Sponsors: SisterLove, Inc. and the Hope Clinic
Contact Information: Dazon Dixon Diallo
(404) 505-7777
ddiallo@sisterlove.org
Event Description: This new feature-length documentary focuses on the social and cultural impact of HIV/AIDS on the African-American community of Atlanta. It features a number of stories that give insight into the reasons why HIV/AIDS is still a major threat to the black population of urban centers nationwide. It opens a window on the lives of Atlanta's African-American population and reveals the thoughts and actions of African-Americans of every walk of life, every economic and educational level, and every gender identification. Through frank interviews with activists, health educators and persons with HIV/AIDS, and recorded glimpses into their personal and professional lives, the viewer sees the struggle of those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.
Interwoven among these stories are the comments of African-American HIV/AIDS experts on the front lines of the AIDS epidemic in public health, prevention, treatment, education and outreach, including Phill Wilson (Black AIDS Institute), Dr. Mindy Fullilove, MD (Columbia University), Dr. David Malebranche, MD (Emory University/Grady Hospital and the President's Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS) and Dr. Bill Jenkins, PhD (Morehouse College Center on Health Disparities). These participants do not mince words in their assessments of the current situation and the basic preventative actions necessary. Some of the film’s “stars” will be in attendance to speak with the audience about the film.
This event is free and open to the public.
Illinois
Event Title: The Community Responds to Vaccines
Date & Times: May 19, 2008, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Location: University Center
525 South State Street
Chicago, IL 60605
Sponsors: The AIDS Foundation of Chicago, Abbott Virology, RX Chicago, Project WISH, Faith in Prevention, and the Faith Responds to AIDS Committee
Contact Information: Rev. Doris Green
(312) 334-0927
dgreen@aidschicago.org
Alice Pollard
(312) 334-0967
Event Description: A forum for community and church leaders to learn about Chicago’s role in developing an HIV vaccine and to hear from leading specialists about the latest advances in vaccine science.
Massachusetts
Event Title: Dialogo Comunitario (Spanish-language Community Dialogue Luncheon)
Date & Times: May 16, 2008, 12:00pm – 2:30pm
Location: Latin American Health Institute (Instituto de Salud Latinoamericana)
95 Berkeley Street – Primer Piso (First Floor)
Boston, MA 02116
Sponsors: The Latin American Health Institute, in collaboration with Fenway Community Health, AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts, Centro Latino de Chelsea, Casa Esperanza, Casa Iris Program (MAC), La Alianza Hispana, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, South End Community Health Center, and HOPE-IBA, with support from the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Contact Information: Alfredo Hernández
(617) 350-6900 ext. 173
alfredo.hernandez@lhi.org
Event Description: Celebran el Dia Nacional de Concientizacion sobre la Vacuna contra el VIH. Están cordialmente invitados a la presentación “Dialogo Comunitario” del Instituto de Salud Latinoamericana.
Almuerzo incluido.
To commemorate HIV Vaccine Awareness Day 2008, the Latin American Health Institute will be hosting a Community Dialogue Luncheon in Spanish. Guest panelists will assist us in the dialogue moderated by Alfredo Hernandez. These speakers include: Ana Maldonado R.N., Dr. Alex Gonzalez – Medical Director of FCH, Dr. Jose A. Caro, Dr. Dora Gutierrez, and Diego Sanchez from AIDS Action Committee.
Lunch will be provided.
Event Title: May 18th HIV Vaccine Awareness Day Jazz Brunch
Date & Times: May 18, 2008, 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Club Café
209 Columbus Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
Sponsors: Multicultural AIDS Coalition, Inc. and Men of Color Against
AIDS, with the support of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Contact Information: Justin Lopes
(617) 238-2480
Event Description: HIV vaccine information will be dispensed by local workers in a non-threatening atmosphere at this festive event.
New York
Event Title: Appreciation Dinner for Trials Participants
Date & Times: May 14, 2008, 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: Therapy Bar
348 W. 52nd Street
New York, NY 10019
Sponsors: Harlem United, Gay Men of African Descent, Project Achieve, Columbia University Medical Center, and the New York Blood Center
Contact Information: Leniere Miley
(212) 803-2850 ext. 872
lmiley@harlemunited.org
Event Description: HIV vaccine trial participants have been invited to a dinner in their honor, where appreciation will be expressed for the contribution that they have made to HIV vaccine research.
This event is not open to the public.
Event Title: Vaccine-o-licious
Date & Times: May 14, 2008, 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Therapy Bar
348 W. 52nd Street
New York, NY 10019
Sponsors: Harlem United/FROSTD, Gay Men of African Descent, Columbia University Medical Center, the New York Blood Center, and Project Achieve
Contact Information: Leniere Miley
(212) 803-2850 ext. 872
lmiley@harlemunited.org
Event Description: Vaccine-o-licious IV – “The Search goes On” for a new Queen and an effective HIV vaccine. Performers will unite for the fourth annual Vaccine-o-licious to promote the HIV vaccine cause. This event will feature singing, dancing, and free food.
Event Title: HIV Vaccine Awareness Rally
Date & Times: May 16, 2008, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Location: Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building
163 West 125th Street
New York, NY 10027
Sponsors: Harlem United/FROSTD, Gay Men of African Descent, Project Achieve, the AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition, the New York Blood Center, and Columbia University Medical Center
Contact Information: Leniere Miley
(212) 803-2850 ext. 872
lmiley@harlemunited.org
Event Description: Local politicians, trials volunteers, and participating agencies will speak to promote HIV Vaccine awareness. There will be performances and outreach in the Harlem area. The rally will conclude with a gospel choir to be accompanied by collecting names of individuals who may have been still present with us if we had an effective vaccine. Everyone who submits a name will get a rose.
Event Title: HVAD Reception
Date & Times: May 16, 2008, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Sylvia's Restaurant
328 Lenox Ave
New York, NY 10027
(212) 996-0660
Sponsors: Harlem United/FROSTD, in collaboration with Project Achieve, the AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition, Gay Men of African Descent, and Columbia University Medical Center
Contact Information: Leniere Miley
(212) 803-2850 ext. 872
lmiley@harlemunited.org
Event Description: Local politicians, trials volunteers, and participating agencies will hear to Dr. Beryl Koblin (PI/local HVTU) speak about HIV vaccines, say thanks to those who participated in the rally, and enjoy food.
Pennsylvania
Event Title: From First Step to the Next Step: Where Do We Go Now With HIV Vaccines?
Date & Times: May 16, 2008, 9:00am – 11:00am
Location: The SafeGuards Project
260 S. Broad Street, 10th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Sponsors: The SafeGuards Project, Circle of Care, and the University of Pennsylvania HIV Prevention Research Division.
Contact Information: Nick Myers
(215) 985-6874
nick@familyplanning.org
Event Description: The development of an HIV vaccine remains one of the most difficult and important public health challenges confronting us today. At this Provider Forum, individuals will learn about what is happening in HIV vaccine research and will find out about some of the scientific and policy questions still facing us 27 years into the AIDS pandemic.
For more information, or to RSVP to attend the Provider Forum, please call (215) 985-6873.
Continental breakfast will be served.
Tennessee
Event Title: Community Fish Fry and Health Fair
Date & Times: May 17, 2008, 11:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Planned Parenthood Nashville Health Center
412 Dr. D.B. Todd, Jr. Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37203
Sponsors: Planned Parenthood of Middle and East Tennessee, in collaboration with Nashville Police Department, Nashville Fire Department, Nashville CARES, Street Works, Meharry Dental, RASAC, March of Dimes, Nashville Health Department, Matthew Walker Health Services, HVTN CAB/Site, Tennessee State University Health Services, Project COPE, Meharry Sister Program, and Nashville Black Pride.
Contact Information: Ben Bolling
1-866-627-2448 ext. 223
benb@ppmet.org
Event Description: PPMET will host a Community Fish Fry and Health Fair to engage the community that surrounds its Nashville Health Center. PPMET hopes to initiate 300-400 new educational contacts via a popular community event that links vaccine research to other essential preventive health measures.
Food will be provided by the nationally known East Side Fish (“The Crunkest Fish”), and entertainment and media coverage will be provided by local radio station 101 The Beat Jamz WUBT-FM. PPMET will partner with other community organizations to couple the HIV vaccine message with complimentary preventative health services and information.
Washington
Event Title: Sexta Feria Anual de Salud Para la Mujer Latina (6th Annual Latina Health Fair)
Date & Times: May 17, 2008, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Location: North Seattle Community College
College Center, Cafeteria
9600 College Way North
Seattle, Washington 98103
Sponsors: The Washington Health Foundation, in collaboration with Gay City Health Project, SPARX at the University of Washington Schools of Health Sciences, Molina Healthcare of Washington, Inc., Ceder River Clinics, and more.
Contact Information: Luis Viquez
(206) 992-6844
luis@gaycity.org
Event Description: Luis Viquez of the Gay City Health Project will be at the Annual Latina/Latino Health Fair at North Seattle Community College, where Gay City will have a vaccine info table on display and will perform HIV testing. Other free services offered by various providers include: pap/pelvic exams, mammograms, pregnancy testing, diabetes testing, cholesterol testing, osteoporosis testing, vision screening, blood pressure testing, and dental exams. There will also be free facials, massages, and child care for those getting exams.
Event Title: VISION Tea Dance
Date & Times: May 18, 2008, 4:00pm-7:00pm
Location: R Place
619 E. Pine Street
Seattle, WA 98122
Sponsors: Lifelong AIDS Alliance, Gay City Health Project, and the Seattle HIV Vaccine Trials Unit
Contact Information: Tom Yang
(206) 957-1701
tomy@lifelongaidsalliance.org
Event Description: The “VISION” Tea Dance at R Place, a Seattle gay club, will feature a drag queen hostess and other drag performances, a dance contest, a raffle, and vaccine surveys.