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BEBASHI to Host Town Hall Meeting Discussing HIV in the Black Community
On Thursday, October 26, BEBASHI will host “HIV in the Black Community,” a town hall meeting at the Community College of Philadelphia. From 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. community members of the Philadelphia region are invited to actively take part in this “tell all” summit.
The town hall meeting will include a panel of HIV professionals, community leaders, and individuals who have been diagnosed with the HIV/AIDS virus. Also, 100.3 the beats will be on hand with music and give-aways. “The goal of this Town Hall Meeting is to provide an interactive discussion addressing the perceptions and myths associated with the HIV/AIDS epidemic,” states Gary Bell, Executive Director of BEBASHI. “It is our hope that members of the community will come together to field questions from the panel participants and learn how to stop the spread of this disease.” “HIV in the Black Community” is free to the public and will include refreshments, educational materials, and free HIV screenings. Notable panel participants include E. Steven Collins of 100.3 The Beat and BEBASHI board member, William Brawner. All members of the community are encouraged to take part in the town hall meeting to be held at Community College’s Winnet Student Life Building. Founded in 1985, BEBASHI was the first black HIV/AIDS services organization in the United States. Through its continuum of HIV/AIDS prevention, advocacy and direct services including street outreach, counseling and testing for HIV, sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy, Case Management, Housing Counseling, Care Outreach, Support Groups and a Food Cupboard, each year, BEBASHI touches the lives of approximately 15,000 people. Our mission is to provide culturally sensitive health related information, direct service, research, and technical assistance to the urban community.
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