Program

Gen7/Health Track Collaborative Presentation on HIV/AIDS

Saturday, Oct. 2nd, 1:30-3:30, University of Colorado UMC

$25 ($10 for Students and under-25)

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HIV/AIDS: What does this mean to you?

Have you ever wondered why AIDS is much more prominent in some parts of the world than others, afflicts members of certain communities in America disproportionally?

What are the factors that cause the uncontrolled spread of HIV in some situations, but allow it to be contained in others?

What do you think is the relationship between AIDS and poverty? Is it the cause or result of poverty?

What is it like to live with HIV day in and day out?

What are the effects of culture on the spread of HIV?

Come see a diverse panel debate these and other thought-provoking issues relating to HIV and AIDS. Learn about the complex interaction between the HIV virus and human society. Learn about some great organizations and individuals working on the ground to combat the effects of HIV and AIDS. It’s the greatest challenge to the next generation.

Our diverse panel includes the following speakers:

Brother Jeff Fard

Not enough can be said about Brother Jeff. An extremely active advocate for health and social justice both locally and nationally, he has helped coordinate events such as the Million Man March, founded Brother Jeff’s Cultural Center and Cafe, and started the annual “Pro-Active 4 A Change: HIV/AIDS African American Community Conference”. Brother Jeff has received many awards, including the Martin Luther King, Jr. Distinguished Service Award and the ACE AIDS Coalition for Education Award.

Robin Bohannan

Robin is the Executive Director of the Boulder County Aids Project. This organization works extensively in the community, providing support services to HIV-positive individuals and their families. BCAP also serves as a catalyst to educate the overall community about HIV/AIDS-related issues.

Devin Grisamer

Devin is a living example of hope--a Person Living with AIDS who isn’t afraid to speak his truth. Through the Positive Perspectives Program, he speaks locally to varied audiences about the experience of living life HIV-positive. He also volunteers extensively in the community, including with the Boulder County Aids Project, The Youth HIV Advocacy Coalition, and is a mayoral appointee to the Denver HIV Resources Planning Council.

Melanie St. James

Melanie is the founder and director of Empowerment Works. She holds a Masters in International Management from the Monterey Institute. Her background includes field studies focused on sustainable agriculture in Senegal and Zimbabwe, and extensive study and travel in China and Central America. Currently, Empowerment Works runs an AIDS orphanage in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Marcilio Nhampossa
Marcilio is a 22-year-old resident of Chokwe, Mozambique. He is currently a 5th-grade teacher and project assistant for “The World Through My Eyes”, a local NGO that trains young Mozambicans in photography and displays their images on its website.

$25 ($10 for Students and under-25)

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