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November-December News

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HIV Risk Double Among Black MSM vs. White MSM, Researchers Say
Black men who have sex with men (MSM) in the United States are twice as likely as white MSM to be living with HIV, federal researchers announced at the 2007 National HIV Prevention Conference held in Atlanta, Ga., in early December. The researchers expressed uncertainty as to the reasons behind such a large ethnic disparity, particularly in light of recent study findings that black MSM are no more likely to have unprotected sex than white MSM. However, as this article explains, other recent studies offer some possible clues.

On a related note, a recent article in the Journal of the American Medical Association, authored by Harold W. Jaffe, M.D., Ronald O. Valdiserri, M.D., M.P.H., and Kevin M. De Cock, M.D., explores the resurgence of HIV within the U.S. MSM population. "The tragedy of the epidemic for an earlier generation of MSM must not be repeated," the authors write. They propose several interventions aimed at curbing the spread of HIV among U.S. MSM. The Body Pro (12/14/07)

 

Impact of HIV/AIDS on Minority Populations, MSM 'Overlooked'
by Presidential Candidates, Opinion Piece Says
http://www.kaisernetwork.org/daily_reports/rep_index.cfm?DR_ID=49379
 

UNITED STATES:
"Gay Blacks at Highest AIDS Risk"
Baltimore Sun, (12.04.2007) Jonathan Bor
Yesterday at the 2007 National HIV Prevention Conference in Atlanta, CDC researchers said black men who have sex with men (MSM) are more than twice as likely to be HIV-infected as their white counterparts. "[MSM] account for almost half of all people estimated to be living with HIV in the United States, and African Americans are the most heavily impacted," said Kevin Fenton, the director of CDC's National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention.  CDC Summary

Stigma, Discrimination Toward Haitians Could Increase Following Release of Study That Found HIV Arrived in U.S. From Haiti, Advocates Say
http://www.kaisernetwork.org/daily_reports/rep_index.cfm?DR_ID=49186

Magic Johnson's Wife Cookie Johnson Participates in 'I Stand With Magic' Campaign To Reduce HIV/AIDS Among Blacks http://www.kaisernetwork.org/daily_reports/rep_index.cfm?DR_ID=49130


New Washington, D.C., Data Show Blacks Make Up Large Proportion of Those With HIV/AIDS
http://www.kaisernetwork.org/daily_reports/rep_index.cfm?DR_ID=49047

3rd Legislative Education Skills-Building Workshop

The Information & Education Workgroup of the African American AIDS Advisory Committee, Michigan HIV/AIDS Council, will be holding the last of the legislative education skills-building workshops on Friday, December 7, 2007. The training will occur at the Arcus Foundation, 402 E. Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 49007. Registration will begin at 9:30 am with the training beginning at 10:00 am. The training will conclude around 3:00 pm. Lunch will be provided.

Please complete and return the RSVP form no later than Wednesday, November 28, if you will be participating in this training. Contact Robin Orsborn at (517) 241-5936 or via email at orsbornr@michigan.com  if you have any questions.
 

HIV/AIDS Among Hispanics -- United States, 2001--2005
HIV/AIDS affects a disproportionately high number of U.S. Hispanics. What characteristics of U.S. Hispanics diagnosed with HIV during 2001-2005 might account for their higher rate of HIV diagnosis?
MMWR 56(40) 2007
 

Computer Grants Program for CBOs
The National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of AIDS Research (OAR) are pleased to announce the 2008 Equal Access Initiative (EAI) Computer Grants Program. Qualified community-based organizations (CBOs) in the United States, its territories and possessions are invited to submit an application to receive one of 100 state-of-the-art desktop computers. This year, in partnership with the *National Library of Medicine*, NMAC expanded the scope of the program to include a series of trainings held at the 2007 USCA. This program will continue in 2008, awarding grantees a scholarship package that includes registration for the 2008 USCA, a travel credit and an invitation to the three hour comprehensive training course from the NLM to familiarize them with reliable online health information from government and other reputable resources that address HIV/AIDS and related medical conditions.
http://www.nmac.org/nmac2/PDF/EAIBrochure2008.pdf

From the National Minority AIDS Council
http://ga1.org/nmac/join.html?r=Kdzp_Zs1E_ntE/
 

CDC Broadcast on Current Events in HIV Prevention among Hispanics
AIDSInfo  At-A-Glance Volume 3 Issue 48
On November 15, 2007, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Public Health Training Network will host a 2-hour satellite broadcast and Webcast, "Current Challenges and Successes in HIV Prevention with Hispanics/Latinos." The program will focus on:

• Raising awareness about the impact of HIV/AIDS on Hispanics in the United States and Puerto Rico
• Promoting a better understanding of the issues that influence HIV/AIDS risk among Hispanics
• Encouraging organizations that work with Hispanics to implement effective interventions to reduce HIV transmission

Gay Middle Eastern group launches Arabic language helpline
Ferndale, MI – Ferndale is putting itself on the map again with
another first in the nation. AL GAMEA the GLBT Association of Middle
Eastern Americans launched an Arabic language helpline in partnership
with Affirmations earlier this fall. The helpline, which is the first
of its kind in the country, offers support from peers who understand
Middle Eastern culture as well as an ability to speak the language. See News Around the State.
 

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