#FeatureFriday: Dasan Ahanu
Dasan Ahanu is a spoken word poet and professor at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. We asked Dasan for his opinion of a few topics. Here are his answers! 1. What is your 2018 theme song? “So … Continued
Community Partners
#FeatureFriday: Randy C. Rogers (freedom clay)
For more than 20 years, freedom clay has worked in the human services field with special emphasis in social work and public health. His focus has been in family development research, family program development and coordination, adult and child … Continued
#WordWednesday
#WordWednesday • CD4 cells are also known as T-cells. They activate the body’s immune system in order to fight off infections. A major part of HIV treatment is keeping the CD4 count within a desirable range. Visit https://www.HIV.gov/ for … Continued
#FeatureFriday: Rita McDaniel
My name is Rita McDaniel. I’m 54 and loving life! I have actively worked in the HIV field since 2010 in many capacities, but my favorite part is getting others involved. Personally, My 2018 theme song is I Believe … Continued
#FeatureFriday: Danita King
Danita King is an NC Central University Alum and a 2017 graduate of Nova Southeastern University with a Masters of Public Health. Ms King serves as the current Program Coordinator for the Durham Knows Campaign. As coordinator, she was … Continued
#FeatureFriday: Art Jackson
Hello 2BeatHIV, This year, my summer theme song is Finesse. As a 29 year Survivor this song encapsulates myself and my journey. And today I just feel like I’m dripping on the best my … Continued
HIV Matters Podcast with Dr. Falk Interviews with 6 UNC Researchers
Hey folks! Check out this podcast with UNC Department of Medicine’s Chair, Dr. Falk. He interviews six prominent HIV researchers at UNC who are doing groundbreaking work to curb the epidemic. http://go.unc.edu/hiv-matters-podcast The series features: Christopher Hurt talking … Continued
“Something Positive for Positive People” Podcast with Soiesette – Faith Challenged: My Husband is More Than a Virus
49 year old Soiesette is HSV2 positive. Our conversation more so focuses on her willingness to continue a marriage with her husband who found out he was HIV positive after going to the doctor for a foot problem he was … Continued
The Minority Sex Report
Check out The Minority Sex Report! WHAT DO THEY DO: TEACH SEXUALITY EDUCATION BLOG LISTEN & ANSWER QUESTIONS Feel free to ask them any sexual health questions through their blog: www.theminoritysexreport.com Follow them on social media: @theMsexreport
World Diabetes Day – Lourdes Laguna (32) talks self-care while living with diabetes
World Diabetes Day – Lourdes Laguna (32) talks self-care while living with diabetes It’s November! For other women, that may signify pumpkin spiced lattes, fall jackets and endless preparations … Continued
Levels to This: How to Bring Up Health Concerns at Different Stages of Your Relationships/Sex Life by Indiana Giordani
Levels to This: How to Bring Up Health Concerns at Different Stages of Your Relationships/Sex Life by Indiana Giordani We tend to have sex lives whether we are single-ish or in an exclusive relationship. Often times, we let that sex … Continued
Full Flight Media, LLC
Full Flight Media, LLC Contact: jc@fullflightmedia.com Full Flight Media is an aerial media production company based out of Chapel Hill, NC. We are focused on providing clients with breathtaking and functional videography and photography. Our team has years of experience … Continued
Radio One Raleigh
K97.5 is the Triangle’s Number #1 Station for the Hottest Hip Hop and R&B. The Light, Christian radio station in Raleigh broadcasts Contemporary Christian music. Foxy 107.1/104.3 is the Triangle’s Urban Adult Radio Station, featuring R&B and Classic Soul. … Continued
NCCU Department of Public Health Education
NCCU Department of Public Health Education The mission of the Department of Public Health Education is to prepare students academically and professionally to assume leadership positions in public health. Students develop proficiency in the application of theory, content, and skills … Continued
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Area Alumnae Chapter Contact: chapter@chcaa-dst.org Chartered 1979 There was a desire and a sincere need to continue the Founder’s legacy of sisterhood, scholarship, and service evolved into the formation of a new Chapter in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area. … Continued
Afro Folk Art by Freedom Clay
Afro Folk Art and Photography by freedom clay He-ART-felt artistic expressions via paintings and photography. Contact: freedomclaylion@gmail.com BIO For more than 20 years, freedom clay has worked in the human services field with special emphasis in social work and public … Continued
LGBTQ Center of Durham
LGBTQ Center of Durham Volunteering at the Center: The Center relies on a corps of volunteers to keep the doors open 7 days a week. This allows the center to be open and accessible as a place for community members … Continued
The Vault at Palace International
The Vault is an organization dedicated to providing an inclusive, affordable event space, in Durham’s growing intercultural landscape, where people from different walks of life enjoy, learn and experience art from The Afrocentric Diaspora in a positive and progressive environment. … Continued
Partnership for a Healthy Durham: HIV/STI Committee and #DurhamKnows Campaign
Durham Knows is a public health campaign promoting the idea that everyone in Durham should know their HIV status. If everyone in DURHAM age 15 to 65 KNOWS their HIV status, we can get life-saving treatment to the people who … Continued
AIDS Legal Project at Duke School of Law
AIDS Legal Project at Duke School of Law The AIDS Legal Project provides confidential legal representation to low-income HIV-infected clients with legal problems relating to their diagnosis. Legal assistance is provided by law students under the supervision of attorneys.
Alliance of AIDS Services – Carolina
Alliance of AIDS Services-Carolina 324 S. Harrington St. Raleigh, NC 27603 919-834-2437 info@aas-c.org Alliance of AIDS Services-Carolina provides case management, HIV/STD testing and counseling, emergency assistance for rent and utilities, transportation assistance, housing information and referrals, mental health, substance abuse … Continued
NC Harm Reduction Network
NC Harm Reduction Network The North Carolina Harm Reduction Network is a statewide grassroots advocacy, resource development and coalition building organization that provides direct services for a variety of issues, including drug use, sex work, immigration issues, genders, sexually-transmitted diseases … Continued
NC AIDS Action Network
NC AIDS Action Network The North Carolina AIDS Action Network is a statewide advocacy organization fighting for the rights of people living with HIV/AIDS, their loved ones and those at risk of acquiring HIV/AIDS in North Carolina. NCAAN was … Continued
Healing with CAARE, Inc.
CAARE (Case Management of AIDS and Addiction Through Resources and Education) 214 Broadway St., Durham, NC, 27701 919-683-5300 CAARE is a grassroots non-profit organization that promotes a holistic and community approach to health. CAARE provide a wide variety of services … Continued
Martin Delaney CARE Community Advisory Board
Focus of Community Engagement Address ethics of asking HIV positive men and women about their willingness to participate in HIV cure clinical trials Ensure participants understand the risks involved with participating in HIV cure clinical trials Address expectations of being … Continued