The Red Pump Project
A nonprofit that raises awareness about the impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls, one RED PUMP at a time. Why do you "Rock the Red Pump?"
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Link reblogged from Black AIDS Institute Blog–
Citing recent evidence that HIV infections are best managed when treated early, an influential panel of medical experts has finalized its recommendation that all people ages 15 to 65 be screened for…
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Link reblogged from Black AIDS Institute Blog–
Teenagers and adults as old as 65 should get screened for HIV, new guidelines say. People at higher risk of infection, including men who have sex with men and people who use IV drugs, should get retested at least once a year.
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Link reblogged from Black AIDS Institute Blog–
Denmark researchers say a promising breakthrough that could ultimately lead to a cure for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) may be very close
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If someone ever discloses to you that they are living with HIV, here are some pointers on how to navigate the conversation by asking the right questions and not stigmatizing them.
Props to The Stigma Project for this cheat sheet.
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Photo reblogged from Black AIDS Institute Blog
This evening, more than 3,000 restaurants in 60 cities are donating a percentage of their daily proceeds to 60 local HIV/AIDS service organizations. Dining Out for Life raises more than $3 million annually.
Today’s the 10th anniversary of Dining Out for Life.
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Pictures from the 4th annual Rock the Red Fashion Show are now on the Red Pump Facebook page! Go take a look!
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Link reblogged from Black AIDS Institute Blog–
Technology mogul Bill Gates is offering a grant of $100,000 to anyone who can reinvent the condom to make it less of a mood killer.
The grant will be offered through the Grand Challenges in Global Health Program and seeks an inventor of the “Next Generation Condom that significantly preserves or enhances pleasure, in order to improve uptake and regular use.” (Click the above link to continue reading)
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Join us at 3pm EST for this Twitter chat with the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence!
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To commemorate National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, we’re having Cupcakes & Condoms events around the country on March 9 and 10.
Cupcakes and Condoms puts a sweet spin on an educational townhall. Attendees will be treated to complimentary desserts while engaging in much-needed conversations around advocating for their bodies and taking the right steps to preventing the transmission of HIV and other STIs.
Bring your sweet tooth and an open mind!
Get more info and register for the one in your city at:
* Atlanta - http://cupcakescondomsatlanta.eventbrite.com
* Charlotte - http://cupcakescondomscharlotte.eventbrite.com
* Dallas - http://cupcakescondomsdallas.eventbrite.com
* Washington DC - http://cupcakescondomsdc.eventbrite.com
