30 years is Enuf: the History of the AIDS Epidemic in Black America
http://www.blackaids.org/images/stories/11_enuf_1.2.pdf [PDF]
This report by the Black AIDS Institute http://www.blackaids.org/ marks the 30th anniversary of the first official report on the emergence of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Over three  decades, AIDS has radically altered our world, reshaping entire regions of the world, changing people’s relationship with their own sexuality, dramatically accelerating social and cultural change, and producing some of the most important scientific advances of the last century.

UNMC’s Midlands LGBT Needs Assessment Community Report
http://bit.ly/l0as3x [PDF]
The purpose of the Midlands LGBT Community Needs Assessment was to gather descriptive data of the health and wellbeing of LGBT people who live, work, and ‘play’ in Nebraska. Specifically, data on the physical, mental, social, and sexual health of the community were measured through a survey conducted by researchers with the Midlands Sexual Health Research Collaborative (MSHRC) from the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s College of Public Health and the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

http://www.aids.gov/awareness-days/national-hiv-testing-day/
National HIV Testing Day (NHTD), June 27, is an annual observance to promote HIV testing. The National Association of People with AIDS Exit Disclaimer (NAPWA) founded the day in 1995 and continues to be the lead for this observance.
Resources listed on this page include:

• Locate HIV Testing Near You
• Webinar/Conference Call Archive
• Learn about HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns in the U.S.

National HIV Testing Day TwitterViews
http://bit.ly/kpgU32
On June 27, 2011, the CDC will host a series of TwitterViews, which are online interviews conducted between two Twitter accounts. The TwitterViews will be held daily June 20-24 and will feature subject matter experts on new media, HIV testing, primary care, National HIV Testing Day and mental health and substance abuse. Search twitter for #NHTDchat

http://bit.ly/mJd8vd
08 Jun 2011
By Deb LeBel, Partnerships Specialist, AIDS.gov
Co-authored by Jane Carper, Intern, AIDS.gov
Today is Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NCAHAAD) http://aids.gov/awareness-days/caribbean-american/—an annual observance dedicated to increasing awareness of HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean American community.
Raising HIV/AIDS Awareness in the Caribbean Community http://bit.ly/jrS2ZR

Statement from the National Minority Aids Council
http://bit.ly/kYPkLf
Sunday, June 5, is the 30th anniversary of AIDS. On that day in 1981 the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) first reported on symptoms of the virus in its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). While much progress has been made in combatting the epidemic over the last three decades, must work remains. It continues to infect 56,000 and kill 18,000 people in the U.S. every year. NMAC continues its dedication to the struggle and its constituents and appreciates all of your support in that fight. [NMAC on the Hill -]

A Timeline of AIDS
http://1.usa.gov/lyZsUI

http://aidsvu.org/
AIDSVu provides a high-resolution view of the geography of HIV in the United States, 30 years into the epidemic. It is an online tool that allows users to visually explore the HIV epidemic alongside critical resources such as HIV testing center locations and NIH-Funded HIV Prevention & Vaccine Trials Sites.

THURSDAY!! May 26
5pm – 6pm (I’m assuming ET since its at the White House)
An estimated 1.1 million people are living with HIV, but 1 in 5 does not know they are infected and more than half of American adults, ages 18-64 have never been tested. Faith and community–based organizations play a significant role in reducing health disparities and help work to solve some of our most complex health challenges, including HIV/AIDS. Through the first ever National HIV/AIDS Strategy, President Obama has charged the federal Centers for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships to actively engage faith communities to end the stigma that surrounds HIV/AIDS and promote prevention and testing.
To address these issues, the HHS Partnership Center and White House Office for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships are hosting an evening webcast, live from the White House.
To View Webcast: http://whitehouse.gov/live
For listen in only, please use the information provided below:
Phone: 800-369-1709
Passcode: 3058216
[e-HAP FYI  email: e-HAP provides the latest Web site updates, as well as information on CDC’s HIV/AIDS prevention science, programs and policies. http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/ehap/]

A Timeline of AIDS
http://ow.ly/4Zsft
On June 5, 1981, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publish a Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), describing cases of a rare lung infection, Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP), in five young, previously healthy, gay men in Los Angeles. All the men have other unusual infections as well, indicating that their immune systems are not working; two have already died by the time the report is published. This edition of the MMWR marks the first official reporting of what will become known as the AIDS epidemic. Check out this timeline to review what has happened inthe last 30 years.

Food Desert Locator
http://www.ers.usda.gov/data/fooddesert/
A new online mapping tool from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is helping identify census tracts within the nation where low-income communities overlap with limited access to a supermarket or large grocery store. The new tool, called the Food Desert Locator is an Internet-based mapping tool that directs users to food deserts around the country. Food deserts are low-income communities that lack ready access to healthy food. The tool was developed by the USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS). The goal of the tool is to help communities expand the availability of healthy food. [MRCLEADERS-L]

National Get Outdoors Day!
June 11
http://www.nationalgetoutdoorsday.org/
Participants from federal agencies, nonprofit organizations and the recreation industry are again teaming up to host the fourth annual National Get Outdoors Day (GO Day) to encourage healthy, active outdoor fun at sites across the nation. On Saturday, June 11, 2011, these diverse partners will offer opportunities for American families to experience traditional and non-traditional types of outdoor activities. Prime goals of the day are reaching currently underserved populations and first-time visitors to public lands, and reconnecting our youth to the great outdoors. [Region VIII  eNews, May 20, 2011]

Health Care Transition for Youth with Special Health Care Needs
https://www.gottransition.org/images/GT_fnl_Rpt_wlogo.pdf
Nationally, less than half of all youth with special health care needs successfully transition from pediatric to adult health care. A new report, “Health Care Transition for Youth with Special Health Care Needs,” commissioned by Got Transition https://www.gottransition.org/, the National Health Care Transition Center, examines state and national performance on the transition outcome measures. Further research exploring the racial, ethnic, and income disparities in health care transition is needed and can illuminate additional strategies for improving outcomes for youth with special health care needs nationwide.  The full report is available and provides detailed tables and maps illustrating national and individual states’ performance on the outcome and component measures, as well as selected demographic indicators.
[Region VIII  eNews, May 20, 2011]

HIV Vaccine Awareness Day – May 18
http://bit.ly/ksMh5i
This annual observance is a day to recognize and thank the thousands of volunteers, community members, health professionals, and scientists who are working together to find a safe and effective HIV vaccine. It is also a day to educate our communities about the importance of preventive HIV vaccine research. An online tutorial called “Introduction to AIDS Vaccines” is a great place to start learning about it. So please take a few minutes to view the tutorial here: http://www.nmac.org/vt/en [National Minority AIDS Council [communications@nmac.org]]

National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day – May 19
http://aids.gov/awareness-days/national-asian-pacific-islander/
May 19 is National Asian and Pacific Islander (API) HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. The Banyan Tree Project http://www.banyantreeproject.org/ —a national campaign to end the silence and shame surrounding HIV/AIDS in Asian and Pacific Islander communities—is the lead for this day. This year’s theme is “Saving face can’t make you safe. Talk about HIV–for me, for you, for everyone.

Addressing Language Barriers Through New Media
http://bit.ly/kWXm0J
By Garth Graham, M.D., M.P.H., Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
A recent blog post (http://bit.ly/jpcqFE) talked about AIDSinfo, http://aidsinfo.nih.gov/ the National Library of Medicine’s online resource recently released as a mobile app. At the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Minority Health (OMH) we have another useful new media tool—a translation widget (English-Spanish) of common HIV/AIDS-related terminology. Get the widget online at http://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/templates/content.aspx?ID=8710

What’s a QR code? (and what does it have to do with HIV/AIDS?)
http://bit.ly/j44f1u
“QR” (or “quick response”) codes Exit Disclaimer store information in the form of a two-dimensional square barcode. QR codes direct users to mobile websites or videos, store text or contact information, call a phone number, and/or send text messages and emails. At AIDS.gov, we are exploring the use of QR codes on brochures, posters, postcards, or business cards to:

• Link users to more detailed information about HIV-related topics.
• Provide contact information about HIV services for people to quickly download.
• Promote specific HIV events (e.g., National HIV Testing Day).

Positive Voices: Living With HIV
http://hab.hrsa.gov/livinghistory/voices/index.htm
The “positive voices” featured on this Web site represent just a fraction of the vast chorus of Ryan White consumers—who come from every culture, every region of the country, every walk of life. These stories deepen our understanding of important refrains in the history of the epidemic. More often than not, they also point the way to the future. And the more we listen, the more we learn about how that future needs to look. [U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services Daily Digest Bulletin]

May 19 is National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS  Awareness Day
http://www.aids.gov/awareness-days/national-asian-pacific-islander/
This year’s theme is “Saving face can’t make you safe.  Talk about HIV — for me, for you, for everyone“. The Banyan Tree Project http://www.banyantreeproject.org/—a national campaign to end the silence and shame surrounding HIV/AIDS in Asian and Pacific Islander communities—is the lead for this day.  [Healthy Minorities, Healthier America Newsletter]

May 18th HIV Vaccine Awareness Day
http://www.niaid.nih.gov/news/events/hvad/Pages/default.aspx
NIAID’s HIV Vaccine Awareness Day web site contains many resources. Also visit bethegeneration.nih.gov to find local events and more resources.

Two new tools available to educate Native Americans on HIV/AIDS prevention.
http://nnaapc.org/resources/campaigns.htm

• Strength in Knowing
  The “Strength in Knowing” PSA is developed as part of a campaign to encourage Native women to get tested for HIV. Research has shown that Native women are experiencing growing rates of HIV infection. The PSA features interviews of Native women urging other women to get tested for HIV, and conveys a message of community and strength. For hard copies, please e-mail tfuller@nnaapc.org.
• Together We Are Stronger
  The “Together We Are Stronger” poster series was developed as part of a national campaign to combat the stigma attached to being lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or two-spirit (LGBTTS) in Native communities. Research has shown that stigma can lead to internalized feelings of shame and embarrassment over a person’s identity. This has a significant impact on a person’s health-seeking behavior. The posters in this series depict images of LGBTTS Native people and convey messages of inclusivity and strength. There are three separate posters available—one each for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities (the poster for the Native Hawaiian community is available in both English and Hawaiian). The posters are available to download below. For hard copies, please e-mail tfuller@nnaapc.org.

[National Native American AIDS Prevention Center  Region VII OMH Weekly Update]

HIV Surveillance by Race/Ethnicity (through 2009)
http://1.usa.gov/lxT6qO
The slide set covering HIV surveillance in the United States by race/ethnicity has recently been updated with information from the 2009 HIV Surveillance Report: Diagnoses of HIV infection and AIDS in the United States and Dependent Areas.