Parties & Events
Come celebrate Halloween with us. A portion of the proceeds
of this event will benefit Sistah2Sistah's annual Holiday Food Drive.
Want free drinks? Then brings us some canned good to support Sistah2Sistah's Food Drive. Bring 4 canned good and get 1 free drink ticket!
Entrance is only $7, and we look forward to seeing your costume!
Parties & Events
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October 22, 2006, 5PM
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Langston Hughes Cultural Arts Center, 104 17th Ave S, Seattle, WA
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Join Seattle Black Pride in taking a stand against shame, stigma, homophobia, and
denial in order to prevent HIV in OUR local Black Community.
The time for change within OUR community is NOW!
HIV in Seattle A CALL FOR LEADERSHIP NOW!
HIV FACTS for the United States
- 68% of all women infected with HIV are Black.
- Infection rates in Black gay men are 10 times higher than in other populations.
- African-Americans represent HALF of all new infections.
At this event, you will:
- Learn what you can do to stop HIV.
- Take a stand against Shame, Stigma, Homophobia & Denial.
- Join local and state officials, community members and leaders to discuss strategies and concrete steps to stop
HIV and promote health in our community.
- Come hear about our mission and goals as we begin to make a concerted and collaborative effort to prevent the
spread of HIV in the African American community.
Keynote: Dr. Maxine Hayes MD, M.PH. State Health Officer
For more information, contact: Quinten Welch, 206-205-8671, quinten.welch@metrokc.gov
or Beverly Sims, 206-205-6124, beverly.sims@metrokc.gov.
BLC Black Leadership Council on HIV