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World AIDS Day, Hartford, CT

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Friday, November 30, 2007 | Saturday, December 1, 2007
 

In response to the global and local HIV/AIDS crisis, The Institute for Community Research is working with community partners to organize a unified commemoration of World AIDS Day. Emphasizing the international theme of Leadership, anyone affected and/or infected by HIV/AIDS is invited to take part in three community events: a gallery exhibit, a community education workshop, and a free concert. Read more about our panelists.

 

Celebration of Life: Affirmation, Remembrance, Activism.

November 30 - December 21, 2007.

Opening reception: Friday, November 30, 2007, from 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

A multi media exhibit featuring work from anyone infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. Work will be available for silent auction. For more details, please read the call for participation or contact Colleen Coleman, ICR Artistic Director, at 860-278-2044 x310.

Jean J. Schensul Community Gallery

The Institute for Community Research

2 Hartford Square West

146 Wyllys St, Ste. 100

Hartford, CT 06106

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World AIDS Day Leadership Panels

Saturday, December 1, 2007, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Registration begins at 9 am.

Grassroots leaders in the fight against HIV/AIDS will gather from across Greater Hartford to discuss current HIV/AIDS issues. The sessions are free and open to the public; breakfast and lunch will be offered. Some topics include treatment options, funding for and access to services, and testing availability; female-controlled prevention methods, such as the female condom and microbicides; the impacts of homelessness and stigma on HIV risk among marginalized populations such as drug users and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth; and the role of the faith community to address issues and experiences of those infected and affected by the disease. Local organizations will also be on hand to discuss their work and HIV/AIDS resources. Hartford’s World AIDS Day will draw a broad audience to learn, discuss and act on serious issues affecting our community. Read more.

Panels will take place at 2 locations:

The Institute for Community Research

2 Hartford Square West Ste. 100

146 Wyllys St, Ste. 100

Hartford, CT 06106

Click here for directions

Hispanic Health Council

175 Main St

Hartford, CT 06106

(860) 527-0856

 

Celebration of Life Concert

Saturday, December 1, 2007, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

This free community concert, featuring the group Combo Jazz, will also include performances by gospel, jazz, and drumming groups. The music will be interspersed with testimonials and spoken word performances, featuring youth artists. Read more.

Trinity College

Vernon Social Center

114 Vernon St.

Hartford, CT 06106

 

Collaborators

The Institute for Community Research (ICR)

Connecticut AIDS Resource Coalition (CARC)

Hispanic Health Council

AIDS Project Hartford

Community Renewal Team
City of Hartford, Dept. of Health & Human Services

Latinos/as Community Services

True Colors, Inc.

Trinity College American Medical Student Association

TransAdvocacy Coalition

Community Health Services

Community Partners in Action

Sponsors

Boehringer Ingelheim

Pfizer

Abbott Pharmaceuticals

Modern Postcard

Borinquen Bakery

Kinko's FedEx

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For any further information on how YOU can participate in Hartford's World AIDS Day, please contact Evelyn Baez, Chairperson, Hartford World AIDS Day Committee, at 860-278-2044 x255.

Stop AIDS.

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