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COMMENDABLE HEROES CONTRIBUTIONS to the fight against HIV/AIDS in BLACK AMERICA

16th Annual Heroes in the Struggle Award


(Source: Black AIDS Institute)
(Source: Black AIDS Institute)
USPA NEWS - The Black AIDS Institute inducts a select group of Individuals and Organizations that have made Commendable Heroic Contributions to the fight against HIV/AIDS in Black America. The 16th Annual Heroes in the Struggle Awards Presentation & Reception will be held on September 16, 2017 at the Darryl F. Zanuck Theater at 20th Century Fox Studios in Los Angeles at 6:00 PM....
The Black AIDS Institute inducts a select group of Individuals and Organizations that have made Commendable Heroic Contributions to the fight against HIV/AIDS in Black America. The 16th Annual Heroes in the Struggle Awards Presentation & Reception will be held on September 16, 2017 at the Darryl F. Zanuck Theater at 20th Century Fox Studios in Los Angeles at 6:00 PM. The 2017 inductees include Taraji P. Henson, Laverne Cox, Vanessa Williams, Alfre Woodard, Gina Belafonte, and Gina Brown. The 2017 Corporate Hero is Novant Health. Black AIDS Institute Board Member Jussie Smollett serves as Chair and Host. The 2017 Theme is Black Men Honoring Black Women and celebrated R&B singer/songwriter Ledisi performs a Special Tribute. The Awards Presentation is produced by Russelli & Hall.
Nearly 100 Individuals have been inducted into the Heroes in the Struggle Hall of Fame over the last 16 years. It is a Photographic Tribute to HIV/AIDS allies ; Elected Officials and Policy Makers; Artists from Television, Film, Stage and Music; Civil Rights Leaders ; Health-care Providers ; Advocates and Activists; and People living with HIV/AIDS. Since its Debut in 2002, the Exhibit has traveled the World raising Awareness ; Challenging Black Americans, Key Thought Leaders and Institutions to get involved in their Communities ; and generating Critical Conversation about HIV stigma, testing, prevention, treatment and care.

Source : Black AIDS Institute

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