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Posted Friday, October 13, 2006 9:00 PM
Parties & Events

Halloween Carnavale - October 28, 2006

Event Information
Date & Time:   October 28, 2006, 9PM-2AM
Location:   Velocity Dance Hall, 915 Pine St, Seattle, WA Map It / Get Directions
Website:   http://www.velocitydancecenter.org

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!

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By webmaster
Posted Saturday, October 07, 2006 5:00 PM
Parties & Events

Guess who has been infected with HIV? - October 22, 2006

Event Information
Date & Time:   October 22, 2006, 5PM
Location:   Langston Hughes Cultural Arts Center, 104 17th Ave S, Seattle, WA Map It / Get Directions

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