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DC Council HIV/AIDS Testing Day Huge Success!

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Ms. Tatianna Green is a recent high school graduate interning for the DC Council Committee on health preparing to start her first year in college!
JanaB & Ms. Kafui Doe, we are both interning for the DC Council Committee on Health chaired by David Catania. Thanks Tanchica Terry & Kafui for all of your hard work organizing the event!
Council Member Michael Brown, Council Member-at-Large discusses the importance of HIV testing in the District and endorses his support for the event. Thank you Council Member Brown for your support!
Council Member Muriel Bowser respresenting Ward 4 expressed her support for HIV/AIDS testing Day as well as her support for testing among women specifically for African American Women and particularly in the District who are disporportionatly affected by the disease. This is something that I continually try to discuss in my blog. Women need to empower themselves by protecting themselves.
It seems that I always have a sign or am dressed up as something!
A Big Thank you to the Carl Vogel Center for Testing all day! There was a line all day!
JanaB aka NWtoSE & Mr. Chris Bryant, Executive Director of Street Wize Foundation
I absolutely love seeing Chris everywhere! His organization “is a youth based community education group that focuses on educating youth ranging from 14 to 26 about health issues that will help them make positive decisions. We provide youth with relevant education programs and materials that will help prevent them from engaging in risky behaviors that will negatively effect their health and community.” http://www.streetwizefoundation.org/sw_mission.html
Many don’t realize the affects that smoking has on the immune system and how it compromises the bodies ability to fight disease. A big thank you to Charles my friend at DC Tobacco Free Families for coming out to share information about how to QUIT!
Mayor Fenty and La Clinica
A Big thank you to Mayor Fenty for coming out to support the event!
Mayor Fenty and The Women’s Collective

Thank you to Tatianna and Dominique for volunteering!

DC is DYING Protest TODAY, The Pope, and Fenty

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Well this week has been a goody as far as public health issues go. . we got The Pope:


BBC News, Tuesday, March 17, 2009
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7947460.stm

“You can’t resolve it with the distribution of condoms,” the pope told reporters aboard the Alitalia plane headed to Yaounde. “On the contrary, it increases the problem.” We have 3 % of the District HIV positive (please see previous post in my blog for full report) . . . and we have Mayor Fenty saying things like this:

Mayor Fenty’s Office Press Release
March 16, 2009
Mayor Fenty Releases Updated HIV/AIDS Statistics and Unveils New Study on Heterosexuals and Relationships
http://dc.gov/mayor/news/release.asp?id=1499&mon=200903

“Past studies have highlighted the HIV/AIDs problems in the District, but this reports details how individuals are putting themselves at risk for the disease,” said Mayor Fenty.

“These facts serve as a blueprint that allows us to improve how we prevent HIV and better serve people living with the virus.
(for the full statement and the rest of the report please follow the link above)

So basically what we have is a three ring circus and a recipe for death. The recipe has been cookin for a long time and people have died, are dying and will continue to die. Mr. Pope, God Bless, it is true ABSTAINING is the NUMBER 1 BEST way to not contract HIV or any other sexually transmitted disease. Condoms do protect against HIV. STOP SETTING THOSE OF US BACK who so tirelessly spend hours and hours on foot talking to people and striving to get the condoms out there and teach people how to use them!

Fenty. . . COME OUT INTO the community and talk to people about HIV and COME see your communities. . .

Thank you to Karyn Pomerantz who also organizes and spends countless hours in the community protesting the rights of those living with HIV/AIDS and for all that living in poverty.

TODAY come out and show your support:

Rally @ the Wilson Building 12:00- 1:00 pm, 1350 Penn Avenue NW

DC Fights Back, C2EA, and allies demand that the DC Government, Health Department, and city leaders draft a comprehensive plan to address the factors at the core of the epidemic. The initials priorities will address:

  • Adequate and effective prevention programs (including syringe exchange) as well as testing/counseling
  • Quality health care access and treatment for everyone
  • Access to safe and affordable housing
  • Effective and accessible substance abuse/mental health programs
  • Effective and relevant education materials and programs including comprehensive sex and sexuality education for teens
  • Anti stigma and discrimination policies and strategies.

If you are able to come out today please do. . . if not make comments on this blog and we will deliver them to the Mayor’s office! Thank you for supporting your community! We all deserve to a chance to live a healthy life!

Any Questions Please e-mail: k.holder@housingworks.org

DC is DYING Protest TODAY, The Pope, and Fenty

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Well this week has been a goody as far as public health issues go. . we got The Pope:


BBC News, Tuesday, March 17, 2009
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7947460.stm

“You can’t resolve it with the distribution of condoms,” the pope told reporters aboard the Alitalia plane headed to Yaounde. “On the contrary, it increases the problem.” We have 3 % of the District HIV positive (please see previous post in my blog for full report) . . . and we have Mayor Fenty saying things like this:

Mayor Fenty’s Office Press Release
March 16, 2009
Mayor Fenty Releases Updated HIV/AIDS Statistics and Unveils New Study on Heterosexuals and Relationships
http://dc.gov/mayor/news/release.asp?id=1499&mon=200903

“Past studies have highlighted the HIV/AIDs problems in the District, but this reports details how individuals are putting themselves at risk for the disease,” said Mayor Fenty.

“These facts serve as a blueprint that allows us to improve how we prevent HIV and better serve people living with the virus.
(for the full statement and the rest of the report please follow the link above)

So basically what we have is a three ring circus and a recipe for death. The recipe has been cookin for a long time and people have died, are dying and will continue to die. Mr. Pope, God Bless, it is true ABSTAINING is the NUMBER 1 BEST way to not contract HIV or any other sexually transmitted disease. Condoms do protect against HIV. STOP SETTING THOSE OF US BACK who so tirelessly spend hours and hours on foot talking to people and striving to get the condoms out there and teach people how to use them!

Fenty. . . COME OUT INTO the community and talk to people about HIV and COME see your communities. . .

Thank you to Karyn Pomerantz who also organizes and spends countless hours in the community protesting the rights of those living with HIV/AIDS and for all that living in poverty.

TODAY come out and show your support:

Rally @ the Wilson Building 12:00- 1:00 pm, 1350 Penn Avenue NW

DC Fights Back, C2EA, and allies demand that the DC Government, Health Department, and city leaders draft a comprehensive plan to address the factors at the core of the epidemic. The initials priorities will address:

  • Adequate and effective prevention programs (including syringe exchange) as well as testing/counseling
  • Quality health care access and treatment for everyone
  • Access to safe and affordable housing
  • Effective and accessible substance abuse/mental health programs
  • Effective and relevant education materials and programs including comprehensive sex and sexuality education for teens
  • Anti stigma and discrimination policies and strategies.

If you are able to come out today please do. . . if not make comments on this blog and we will deliver them to the Mayor’s office! Thank you for supporting your community! We all deserve to a chance to live a healthy life!

Any Questions Please e-mail: k.holder@housingworks.org

Get that JOB! DC Youth of Today STYLE

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I am always trying to find employment opportunities for “my” youth of today. . . here is a great opportunity for all ya’ll looking for employment. . . . Today you need to get on down to Ballou HS 3401 4th Street SE Washington DC 20032 and APPLY for the program. Put on your suit, iron your shirt, BRUSH YOUR TEETH LOL and take the following with you to Ballou:

  • Resume (all of your fabulous work you have done, service in the community, grades in school- talk yourself up- you know you are great!)
  • If you are under 18 you are going to have to get a parental unit to sign a waiver for you!

Please check out the website for more details. . . Youth Summer Employment Program http://does.dc.gov/does/cwp/view,a,1232,q,537757.asp If you miss this Ballou. . . it’s all good, or if you can’t get there early registration goes through May 1st just visit the web @
https://summerjobs.dc.gov/youthreg.aspx Here is the press release from the Mayor’s office:

Mayor Adrian M. Fenty’s 2009 Summer Youth Employment Program
Together We Can!

Attend Mayor Adrian M. Fenty’s 2009 Summer Youth Job Expo March 25-26 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center from 10 am to 6 pm. Youth will have the opportunity to meet employers, attend workshops, interview, and choose their job preferences.
Mayor Adrian M. Fenty’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) serves youth who are 14 to 21 years of age. The program provides a mechanism through which eligible youth are able to earn money while gaining meaningful work experience, skills-oriented training, and career exposure. The SYEP provides an array of summer enrichment experiences that consists of Arts, Design and Media, Building and Grounds Maintenance, Community and Social Services, Construction Trades, Education, Training and Library Science, Health Care Support, Hospitality and Tourism, Office and Administration Support and Sports and Physical Education.
This year’s program will operate from June 18 through August 21, 2009. The nine week program has launched several new features; this year participants will be able register online, select their jobs, and locate important information about their worksite via our website. For questions and comments please email SummerJobs@dc.gov.

Please Note: If you are seeking to register for Mayor Adrian M. Fenty’s 2009 Summer Youth Employment Program, but do not have a Social Security Number (SSN), please contact the Office of Youth Programs at (202) 698-5832.

* Registration
* How to Register Online*
* Parental Consent Form* (required for youth under age 18)
* Forma de Consentimiento de los Padres*
* Acceptable Documents List*
* Citywide Internet Accessible Locations*
* Frequently Asked Questions
* Host Agreement Application

DC Department of Employment Services
Office of Youth Programs
SummerJobs@dc.gov
(202) 698-3492 or (202) 698-5242

Good Luck!!!!

Get that JOB! DC Youth of Today STYLE

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I am always trying to find employment opportunities for “my” youth of today. . . here is a great opportunity for all ya’ll looking for employment. . . . Today you need to get on down to Ballou HS 3401 4th Street SE Washington DC 20032 and APPLY for the program. Put on your suit, iron your shirt, BRUSH YOUR TEETH LOL and take the following with you to Ballou:

  • Resume (all of your fabulous work you have done, service in the community, grades in school- talk yourself up- you know you are great!)
  • If you are under 18 you are going to have to get a parental unit to sign a waiver for you!

Please check out the website for more details. . . Youth Summer Employment Program http://does.dc.gov/does/cwp/view,a,1232,q,537757.asp If you miss this Ballou. . . it’s all good, or if you can’t get there early registration goes through May 1st just visit the web @
https://summerjobs.dc.gov/youthreg.aspx Here is the press release from the Mayor’s office:

Mayor Adrian M. Fenty’s 2009 Summer Youth Employment Program
Together We Can!

Attend Mayor Adrian M. Fenty’s 2009 Summer Youth Job Expo March 25-26 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center from 10 am to 6 pm. Youth will have the opportunity to meet employers, attend workshops, interview, and choose their job preferences.
Mayor Adrian M. Fenty’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) serves youth who are 14 to 21 years of age. The program provides a mechanism through which eligible youth are able to earn money while gaining meaningful work experience, skills-oriented training, and career exposure. The SYEP provides an array of summer enrichment experiences that consists of Arts, Design and Media, Building and Grounds Maintenance, Community and Social Services, Construction Trades, Education, Training and Library Science, Health Care Support, Hospitality and Tourism, Office and Administration Support and Sports and Physical Education.
This year’s program will operate from June 18 through August 21, 2009. The nine week program has launched several new features; this year participants will be able register online, select their jobs, and locate important information about their worksite via our website. For questions and comments please email SummerJobs@dc.gov.

Please Note: If you are seeking to register for Mayor Adrian M. Fenty’s 2009 Summer Youth Employment Program, but do not have a Social Security Number (SSN), please contact the Office of Youth Programs at (202) 698-5832.

* Registration
* How to Register Online*
* Parental Consent Form* (required for youth under age 18)
* Forma de Consentimiento de los Padres*
* Acceptable Documents List*
* Citywide Internet Accessible Locations*
* Frequently Asked Questions
* Host Agreement Application

DC Department of Employment Services
Office of Youth Programs
SummerJobs@dc.gov
(202) 698-3492 or (202) 698-5242

Good Luck!!!!