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Cielo Latino 2012
Hands United Manos Unidas: A capacity building program at the Latino Commission on AIDS
Hands United Manos Unidas: A capacity building program at the Latino Commission on AIDS
Amelia Vega I am the Commission
Featured Employee Amelia Vega worries about the vulnerability of the transgender community towards HIV infection; “a community with a high incidence in sex work, therefore exponentially exposed to the virus” she said.
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  • NEW 'MADRINA' AND 'PADRINO' OF THE COMMISSION. Award event hold in Rayuela, NYC on April 20, 2012.
    NEW 'MADRINA' AND 'PADRINO' OF THE COMMISSION. Award event hold in Rayuela, NYC on April 20, 2012.
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  • Miss Universe 2011 Leila Lopes and performing artist J'Martin received the title of
    Miss Universe 2011 Leila Lopes and performing artist J'Martin received the title of
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  • Leila Lopes signing her diploma.
    Leila Lopes signing her diploma.
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  • J'Martin giving an acceptance speech.
    J'Martin giving an acceptance speech.
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  • Leila Lopes talking about her commitment with the Commission and with the fight against AIDS.
    Leila Lopes talking about her commitment with the Commission and with the fight against AIDS.
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  • Miss Universe 2011 Leila Lopes and Performing Artist J’Martin.
    Miss Universe 2011 Leila Lopes and Performing Artist J’Martin.
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  • Leila Lopes talking to the press.
    Leila Lopes talking to the press.
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  • Guillermo Chacon, President of Commission, answering questions to the press.
    Guillermo Chacon, President of Commission, answering questions to the press.
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  • Miriam Vega, PhD, Vice-President of the Commission, with J'Martin and Guillermo Chacon.
    Miriam Vega, PhD, Vice-President of the Commission, with J'Martin and Guillermo Chacon.
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  • Honorees with Catalina Martinez, Rayuela's Project Manager.
    Honorees with Catalina Martinez, Rayuela's Project Manager.
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  • Guillermo Chacon, Duane Cotoure, and Leila Lopes.
    Guillermo Chacon, Duane Cotoure, and Leila Lopes.
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  • Attendees mingling during the reception.
    Attendees mingling during the reception.
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  • Madrina and Padrino taking a picture with some of the attendees.
    Madrina and Padrino taking a picture with some of the attendees.
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  • Attendees smiling for the lenses of Yanira Arias
    Attendees smiling for the lenses of Yanira Arias
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  • Posters of the diplomas given to the newest
    Posters of the diplomas given to the newest
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The Latino Commission on AIDS honors and recognizes International Day against Homophobia The Latino Commission on AIDS honors and recognizes International Day against Homophobia
New York, NY. May 17th, 2012 – Today, the Latino Commission on AIDS observes the International Day against Homophobia by promoting the global commitment to address the challen... 
Hispanics/Latinos Across The Country Launch The First Ever National Hispanic Hepatitis Awareness Day Hispanics/Latinos Across The Country Launch The First Ever National Hispanic Hepatitis Awareness Day
New York, New York. May 14. The Latino Commission on AIDS and community partners will coordinate awareness and educational events promoting National Hispanic Hepatitis Awarenes... 
Federal Drug Administration Panel Recommends New Tool to Prevent HIV Infections Federal Drug Administration Panel Recommends New Tool to Prevent HIV Infections
New York, NY. May 11th, 2012 - Yesterday, an advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration recommended that Truvada, an antiretroviral medication used to treat HIV, shoul... 
The Latino Commission on AIDS commends President Obama for his support of marriage equality The Latino Commission on AIDS commends President Obama for his support of marriage equality
New York, New York, May 9, 2012. The Latino Commission on AIDS commends President Barack Obama for his support of marriage equality. Today, the President demonstrates his lead... 
Cielo Latino 2012 is Approaching: May 18 at Cipriani Wall Street Cielo Latino 2012 is Approaching: May 18 at Cipriani Wall Street
The largest national fundraiser for the Latino Community in its fight against AIDS. Please join us for an evening of solidarity, action, and commitment. For more information, p... 
Creating an AIDS-Free Generation Creating an AIDS-Free Generation
By Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State
The fight against AIDS began three decades ago in June 1981. American scientists reported the first evidence of a mysterious new disease. It was killing young men by leaving them vulnerable to rare fo... 
How important is my faith to my health? How important is my faith to my health?
By Father Drew Kovach, MD, MDIV, ABFM, AAHIVS
Question: I recently found out that I’m HIV-positive. So far I haven’t told anyone except my best friend and just thinking of people finding out I’m gay and have ... 


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