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Thanksgiving for 3,000 from ‘World Changers’ Photo by Andre Doanes Volunteers gather at World Changers Church International in College Park on Nov. 23 to distribute food to families in need to help them enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal.

Special to ADW Three-thousand local households received boxes Saturday containing all the ingredients for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner through World Changers Church International’s “Thanksgiving Feeding Families.”

Church members and volunteers formed a distribution center in the church parking lot to help meet the needs of thousands of residents who were able to select a turkey or ham.

Dr. Creflo Dollar “One of the best ways to express gratitude to God for what He has done for us is to serve others,” said Dr. Creflo Dollar, lead pastor and founder of the 30,000-congregation World Changers Church International. “We commend the hundreds of volunteers and those who supported this ministry financially to make it possible

for us to serve 3,000 families who need our help this Thanks- building homes for the poor in Brazil and mission work in giving season.”

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“Some church volunteers chose to participate as a family “Providing a Thanksgiving dinner is just one more way as a hands-on servanthood lesson,” said Minister Kenneth to be Jesus within our community,” said Dollar. “It’s a tanTerry, director of ministry affairs and outreach. “They argible expression of His love to others who need hope at this rived early Saturday morning, and many stayed for hours to season and throughout their lives.” interact with recipients.”

Dollar, who has served Other volunteers drove 30 years in ministry, is Providing a Thanksgiving dinner is just buses into nearby comfounder and senior pastor munities to pick up local of World Changers Church one more way to be Jesus within our families in need of transInternational (WCCI) in portation to the church College Park, which serves community. distribution center. over 30,000 members, and -Dr. Creflo Dollar World Changers ChurchWorld Changers Church International seeks to New York, which hosts over “bring the Good News 6,000 worshippers each of Jesus Christ to people everywhere, not only locally but week, as well as many fellowship churches located througharound the world.” In the Atlanta area, WCCI has spearhead- out the U.S. Dollar’s ministry seeks to help change the world ed back-to-school drives, youth mentoring programs, health one person at a time. fairs, ministry to the homeless and food and clothing drives for the underprivileged. International ministries include

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City of Atlanta Announces Pay-by-Cell Parking Payment Option Special to ADW The Department of Public Works announced that in 2014, Atlanta motorists will have greater ease and flexibility in how they pay for on-street parking. An agreement between Duncan Solutions, the City of Atlanta’s parking management company, and Parkmobile USA, a local integrated-solutions technology firm, will give Atlanta drivers the convenience of making cash-less parking payments using smart phones, cell phones, or the Parkmobile website.

To use the new pay-by-cell system, customers will need to register at http://www.parkmobile.com and download the free Parkmobile application onto their Android, Blackberry, iPhone, or Windows smartphones. Once registered, customers can immediately start using the system with their registered mobile phone, the internet, or by calling Parkmobile’s toll-free number (877-727-5714) to pay for parking. A small 35-cent user fee will be charged each time a customer uses the Parkmobile payment system. All of the payment options and instructions will be posted on parking meters.

“We have been looking for ways to make parking in the city more convenient,” said Public Works Commissioner Richard Mendoza. “We believe the new pay-by-cell option will significantly improve our current operations, because it will not only help customers avoid getting parking citations, but its convenience will be great for local business as well.

More customers will park in metered areas when they know they won’t have to look for change or dash back to their vehicles to add time to the meter.”

Any active parking session can be extended conveniently from the customer’s phone, assuming the user hasn’t used up the allotted maximum time restriction at the specific location. No extensions to meter times can take place if the posted time limit has been met at a particular space.

The pay-by-cell service plan will be an added payment option and is intended to complement existing parking payment options.

All existing forms of payment (credit and debit cards, coins) are still valid for meter use.

Duncan Solutions and Parkmobile will begin a pilot integration of the pay-by-cell system on parking meters in downtown Atlanta on Baker and Luckie streets through the end of the year. The official launch of the citywide deployment is expected to be completed by Feb. 1, 2014.

Tuskegee Airman to remember Veterans at Holiday Wreath Laying Ceremony at South-View Cemetery

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On Dec. 14 the community, families, and friends will gather to pay tribute to veterans laid to rest at historic South-View Cemetery for its annual Wreaths Across America holiday wreath laying ceremony.

“Come with a Mission to Remember, Honor, & Teach. Leave with the Memories of Sacrifice, Courage, and Strength,” is the theme for the celebration.

The Historic SouthView Preservation Foundation Inc. will conduct the annual WAA ceremony at South-View Cemetery starting at noon. Seven ceremonial wreaths will be placed to remember all soldiers, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, and POW/MIAs to remember the fallen, honor those who serve, including their families who sacrifice and teach children the cost of the freedoms enjoyed each day.

The ceremony will be coordinated simultaneously at over 750 participating locations all across the country. The guest speaker at South-View will be Val Archer, one of the Documented Original Tuskegee Airmen (DOTA). Additional participants will include the JROTC from The Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy under the direction of 1st Sgt. Mona Venning, with

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the invocation by the Rev. Gregory V. Eason Sr. of St. Paul AME Church.

The public is invited to join as they celebrate this poignant occasion and remember, honor and teach the meaning of freedom.

If you would like to sponsor a wreath, or would like more information about events planned at South-View Cemetery, call 404-622-5393 or email, info@southviewcemetery.com.

The Wreaths Across America story began over 20 years ago when the Worcester Wreath Company from Harrington, Maine initiated a tradition of donating and placing wreaths on the headstones of the Nation’s fallen heroes at Arlington National Cemetery. Worcester Wreath Company continues to be a major supporter of the project, donating over 30,000 total wreaths. Over 400,000 wreaths will be sponsored by individuals, businesses and groups from communities nationwide. Wreaths will be placed in all 50 states from Maine to Alaska and Hawaii, and at 24 national cemeteries on foreign soil.

Wreaths Across America (WAA) is a national non-profit organization that has grown quickly to encompass over 750 participating locations and 150,000+ volunteers around the country.

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Atlanta mayor expects harbor progress by year end

By Russ Bynum Associated Press

Atlanta’s mayor said Thursday he expects that Congress before the year ends will clear a bureaucratic hurdle to deepening the Savannah harbor, though he cautioned that Georgia officials are watching closely to make sure lawmakers don’t try to eliminate the project from a massive water projects bill.

Kasim Reed spoke to reporters by phone Nov. 21 after returning from a trip to Panama with Vice President Joe Kasim Reed Biden. The mayor was part of a U.S. delegation that toured the Panama Canal, which plans to finish a major expansion in mid-2015. Savannah and other U.S. seaports are racing to deepen their shipping channels to make room for supersized cargo ships expected to sail through the larger canal.

The Georgia Ports Authority has the necessary permits to deepen more than 30 miles of the Savannah River. But the project has been held up because its estimated cost of $652 million exceeds a spending cap imposed by Congress in 1999. Both the House and Senate this year have passed versions of a water projects bill that would raise the spending limit, but they still must agree on a final version.

“We’re hearing we’re going to have a bill to go to the president prior to Dec. 31,’’ said Reed, who has served as Georgia’s Democratic point man on the harbor project and worked closely with Republican Gov. Nathan Deal. Both men called deepening the harbor in Savannah, home of the nation’s fourth busiest container port, a vital economic development project for the entire state.

Once the spending cap is raised, Reed said, Georgia officials will focus on lobbying the Obama administration to begin funding the federal government’s 70-percent share of the project. The president included $1.28 million for the Savannah harbor in his last budget proposal. That’s a far cry from

the amount needed to start dredging the Savannah River.

Reed raised the possibility that lawmakers from other states might try to strike the Savannah harbor spending provision from the Water Resources Reform and Development Act. Language lifting the old $459 million spending cap on the Savannah project was included in both the House and Senate versions of the bill, but Reed said he and other Georgia officials were focused on making sure it doesn’t get “amended out’’ of the final version.

“This is politics. I’m not going to talk about ghosts, but it is smart to remain vigilant,’’ Reed said. “This is a political process and you have to keep your eye on the ball.’’

The governor has said that once the spending cap gets raised, he plans to strike an agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers to begin construction using $231 million in state funds already set aside for the project. Deal said he’s

willing to let the federal government pay its share later.

Reed said that Georgia’s share of the money should pay for about 18 months of work. He said that should be enough time to secure the first phase of federal funds for the Savannah project.

“I think we’re going to get our commitment much faster than that,’’ Reed said.

State officials expect the harbor expansion would be finished in 2017.

Transportation secretary: $275M loan for project

By Associated Press

U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx says a $275 million federal loan will help fund a major highway project in the Atlanta area.

Foxx was in Atlanta on Nov. 21 to announce funding for a plan to add reversible traffic lanes on heavily traveled Interstate 75 and I-575.

The almost 30-mile-long project is aimed at relieving congestion along the road during morning and evening rush hours.

The project will cost $834 million in all.

The highways are one of Georgia’s most congested traffic corridors with more than 400,000 people living in the area.

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Emory Wesley Woods Hospital Named Clark Atlanta Receives Chevron Grant for Business and Engineering Top Performer by the Joint Commission Scholarships and Programs

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Emory Wesley Woods Hospital has been named a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures

by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in the U.S., the college announced recently.

Emory Wesley Woods was recognized as a Top Performer for exemplary performance in its hospital-based inpatient psychiatry unit by using evidence-based clinical processes that are shown to improve care. Examples of evidence-based practice include: creating a comprehensive continuing care plan or making available a list of the patient’s medications with indications, after inpatient discharge, to the next provider of care.

“Providing our patients and their families with quality care and consistent performance is what we strive for every day,” says William Such, interim COO of Emory Wesley Woods Hospital in a statement. “We are committed to delivering positive patient outcomes through evidence-based

care processes, and are proud to receive the distinction of being a Joint Commission Top Performer on Key Quality Measures.”

Hospitals that were named top performers achieved and sustained excellence in accountability measure performance data for 2012.

These hospitals had to demonstrate a cumulative performance of 95 percent or above across all reported accountability measures, among other performance standards. A 95 percent score means a hospital provided an evidence-based practice 95 times out of 100 opportunities.

In addition to being included in the recent release of The Joint Commission’s “Improving America’s Hospitals” annual report, Emory Wesley Woods Hospital will be recognized on The Joint Commission’s Quality Check website (www. qualitycheck.org). The Top Performer program will be featured in the December issues of The Joint Commission Perspectives and The Source.

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Photo by Desmond Dickerson Posing with Clark Atlanta University students during the Chevron Scholars’ Luncheon are Henry W. Taylor (from left), vice president for Institutional Advancement and University Relations at CAU; Joe Laymon, Chevron’s vice president of Human Resources, Medical and Security and a member of CAU’s board of trustees; and Dr. Olu Olatidoye (far right) with CAU’s Dual Degree Engineering Program.

Clark Atlanta University (CAU) and the Chevron Corporation recently announced at a campus scholars’ luncheon a $206,500 grant from Chevron to provide scholarships and support for enrichment programs for CAU business and engineering students.

This is the second award for the same amount from Chevron, the first presented in November 2012.

Henry W. Taylor, vice president for Institutional Advancement and University Relations, said, “Our relationship with Chevron is significant on many fronts, and we are grateful for the opportunity to invite Chevron executives to campus to have a personal exchange with the students who are the benefactors of such good corporate citizenship.” Taylor reminded the students that there are people who are making sacrifices for them to ensure a future filled with possibilities, and the importance of giving back when they are in a position to do so.

Joe Laymon, Chevron’s vice president of Human Resources, Medical and Security, and a member of CAU’s board of trustees, said, “If there is a degree offered here at Clark Atlanta University, more than likely Chevron will hire in that discipline. From engineering, supply chain management, marketing, security and much more, the skills that students are learning at CAU can successfully translate to the corporate arena.” Laymon added, “You are a privileged group of individuals. You owe it to yourselves to give back. Do something to make a difference in someone else’s life.”

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Selected CAU students participated in the luncheon and gave their reflections about their matriculation. KeAndra Goodman, a dual degree engineering student in the class of 2017, said that initially she had no plans to attend a historically Black college or university, but after visiting CAU she realized “this is where I could inherit my culture and make a difference.” MBA student Keith Edmonds, class of 2014, said he chose Clark Atlanta for its geographic location, proximity to some of the largest corporations, and from the advice of his family. Edmonds serves as graduate president of the Student Government Association and was a championship team member in the recent National Black MBA/Chrysler Case Competition.

Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies, with subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide. The company’s success is driven by the ingenuity and commitment of its employees and their application of the most innovative technologies in the world. Chevron is involved in virtually every facet of the energy industry.

The company explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and other energy products; manufactures and sells petrochemical products; generates power and produces geothermal energy; provides energy efficiency solutions; and develops the energy resources of the future, including biofuels. Chevron is based in San Ramon, Calif. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.

World AIDS Day is December 1 Facts about HIV What does on the “down low” mean?

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World AIDS Day is December 1 From www.worldaidsday.org

World AIDS Day is held on Dec. 1 each year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died.

World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day and the first one was held in 1988.

Around 34 million people are currently living with HIV globally. More than 25 million people between 1981 and 2007 have died from the virus, making it one of the most destructive pandemics in history.

Today, many scientific advances have been made in HIV treatment. There are laws to protect people living with HIV and so much more is now understood about the condition. Despite this, people do not know the facts about how to protect themselves and others from HIV, and stigma and discrimination remain a reality for many people living with HIV. World AIDS Day is important as it reminds the public and the government that HIV has not gone away – there is still a vital need to raise money, increase awareness, fight prejudice and improve education.

World AIDS Day is an opportunity to learn the facts about HIV and put that knowledge into action. This knowledge can be used to take care of your own health and the health of others, and ensure that everyone living with HIV is treated fairly and with respect and understanding.

Also, people can show support for people living with HIV on World AIDS Day by wearing a red ribbon, the international symbol of HIV awareness and support.

World AIDS Day is also a great opportunity to raise money for nonprofit HIV support groups, as well as show support for people living with HIV.

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HIV stands for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. It is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system -- the body’s defense against diseases. When someone is described as living with HIV, they have the HIV virus in their body.

AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. A person with HIV is considered to have developed AIDS when the immune system is so weak it can no longer fight off a range of diseases with which it would normally cope.

How is HIV passed on?

HIV can be passed on through infected blood, semen, vaginal fluids, rectal secretions or breast milk.

The most common ways HIV is passed on are: •Sex without a condom •Sharing infected needles, syringes or other injecting drug equipment

Is there a cure for HIV? No, but treatment can keep the virus under control and the immune system healthy. People on HIV treatment can live a healthy, active life – although some may experience side effects from the treatment. If HIV is diagnosed late, treatment is likely to be less effective.

How can I protect myself and others from HIV infection?

Always use a condom when having vaginal or anal sex. You may also want to use a condom or dental dam during oral sex although the risk of transmission of HIV is much lower. You can get free condoms from a sexual health clinic, which you can locate via the FPA website. Never share needles, syringes or any other injecting equipment.

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HIV Prevention, Young Gay Men of Color and the Fourth Wave of HIV Activism

By Mathew Rodriguez From TheBody.com HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, is a virus without an agenda -- anyone can contract it, and we are all on what medical professionals call the “continuum of risk.” Unless you’re talking about abstinence or masturbation, almost every sexual act falls somewhere on the risk continuum; and belonging to some social, ethnic and economic groups puts people at higher risk for HIV. At the nexus of many contributing factors (economic disempowerment, homophobia, racism, stigma, inadequate school systems and criminalization) are young gay men of color, a group considered by many in the HIV community to be facing “AIDS 2.0” -- a second epidemic.

As we enter the fourth decade in a world that includes HIV, and as our tools to fight HIV in those who are infected become more fine-tuned, many organizations and advocacy groups are turning their attention to what some are calling the “fourth wave” of HIV activism: widespread prevention advocacy.

Advocating for the 300 Million Advocacy for those who are HIV positive means working within a defined community. Out of the 300 million people in the U.S., around 1.2 million are HIV positive, with the number of new cases steady at about 50,000 people per year for the past decade. However, when turning an eye toward prevention, it’s the other 298.8 million citizens whose

health becomes priority. For those like Johnson and TAG, a good place to start with prevention advocacy is with young gay men of color. Johnson explained, “Among young gay men between 2008 and 2010, there was a 22 percent increase in the rate of new infections.” Citing the projection that half of young gay men will be HIV positive by the time they’re 50, he added, “If you’re a young Black gay man, then it might be even worse than that.”

Attendees at this year’s Gay Pride March in New York City saw the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP) declare an “HIV emergency” in the city. ACT UP cited projections based on statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimating that more than half of young gay men and transgender women may be HIV positive by age 50 if trends persist. Members aboard a float shouted “1 in 2, could be you!” to onlookers. The Treatment Action Group (TAG) -- which began years ago as a working group in ACT UP, and is one of the most recognizable names in advocacy for people living with HIV -- has even turned its attention to prevention, realizing its essential role in ending HIV globally. Jeremiah Johnson is TAG’s inaugural HIV prevention research and policy coordinator, ushering in a new era of focus for the organization. Johnson, less than a quarter of a year into his new role, is aware of the challenges that lie

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viral loads and higher CD4 counts, the two key indicators of health for those who are HIV-positive. Success is demonstrated with 54% of case-managed clients having viral loads below levels of detection, compared to the national average of 19%, and a 98% customer satisfaction rating. This is accomplished by offering a comprehensive suite of programs designed to work in concert with one another to increase health, provide basic needs, address mental health issues, and improve quality of life. As the sole provider of HIV medical case management services in the metro Atlanta area, AID Atlanta’s case managers are strategically placed at 17 easyto-access locations throughout the 20-county metro area and ensure immediate linkage to, and long-term retention in, primary medical care.

AID Atlanta has provided primary medical care and HIV treatment regimens to those who are HIV-positive allowing 358 patients to remain healthy longer. Success is demonstrated with 83% of clients having viral loads below levels of detection. Providing services to those most in need, those who are under- or uninsured and living very near or under the poverty level, the clinic offers primary medical care in an environment where medical providers and patients collaborate to develop comprehensive plans to achieve and maintain optimal health. The array of services includes: primary medical care, medications and antiretroviral therapy, ancillary services, and access to clinical trials.

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What does on the ‘down low’ mean?

Although World AIDS Day is a great opportunity to get the public talking about HIV and fundraise, people should remember the importance of raising awareness of HIV all year round.

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Facts About What is HIV?

AID Atlanta Has Been Serving ATL Since 1982 AID Atlanta Inc. has been saving and transforming lives since its inception in 1982.

It was founded as a “grass-roots” response to the devastating and fatal impact HIV/AIDS was having on the Atlanta community. AID Atlanta quickly began expanding to offer a broad range of services and has since grown to be the Southeast’s oldest, largest, most comprehensive AIDS Service Organization.

The mission of AID Atlanta is to reduce new HIV infections and improve the quality of life of its members and the community by breaking barriers and building community. Client programs and services account for 86% of the organization’s expenses, according to Cathy Woolard, interim executive director.

“AID Atlanta has proven itself the leader in the fight against the AIDS epidemic in metro Atlanta,” said Woolard, also a former president of the Atlanta City Council.

AID Atlanta offers comprehensive HIV prevention education programs designed to reduce the number of new HIV infections and help people live longer, healthier lives. The agency has tested 6,814 people for HIV and facilitated linkage to medical care for 92% of the people who tested positive (152 newly diagnosed individuals). AID Atlanta facilitates 13 distinct prevention programs, each targeting a specific at-risk population. The organization also manages the Georgia AIDS and STD info-line, which fielded over 15,000 calls in 2012.

AID Atlanta’s Client Services has helped more than 3,000 people to improve health outcomes as measured by reduced

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“Down low” or “DL” generally refers to Black men who consider themselves heterosexual but who also have sex with men without telling their female partners.

However, like many slang terms, DL means different things to different people. Some DL men identify as straight and have wives or girlfriends, but also secretly have sex with other men.

Others are younger men who are still questioning or exploring their sexuality.

Some are closeted gay or bisexual men—men who identify as gay or bisexual but who are not open about it. These men may exclusively have sex with other men, or with both men and women, but because of stigma towards gay people, they stay closeted. And then there are African-American brothers who openly have relationships with other men but reject the labels “gay” or “bisexual” because they are culturally uncomfortable with these terms due to tensions that exist between White gays and lesbians and Black gays and lesbians.

How common is DL behavior? How many DL men are there?

We do not know. There is no data to support the size of the DL phenomenon, which makes it hard to gauge the risk. In surveys of men who have sex with men, between 15 percent and 30 percent of Black men identify as bisexual. About 14 percent of Black men who have sex with men in one survey reported that their main sexual partner was female. Studies of men who have sex with both men and women found high levels of unprotected sex among men of all racial/ethnic groups. However, this research looks at bisexual

behavior—not necessarily DL behavior—and does not help determine how common DL behavior might be.

When the behaviors of closeted Black gay or bisexual men are compared to White gay men, the Black men’s behavior is slightly safer than the White men’s behavior.

Why don’t DL men just say they’re gay?

Many DL men don’t consider themselves gay. The term carries implications beyond sexual behavior. It is often used in a political, cultural and social sense (the “gay” community, “gay” rights, “gay” culture, etc.). Many Black men don’t identify with or socialize in these settings. Social stigma, discrimination, prejudice, mockery and violence are among the numerous factors that may make men who have sex with other men—whether they also have sex with women or not—remain secretive about their true sexuality. There have been occasions where Black “gay” men have been the victims of violence because of their sexuality. Perceived or real, Black people often cite the historical lack of acceptance by institutions such as churches and mosques, civil rights organizations and community leaders as reasons to live on the DL. Homophobia cuts across racial lines.

One study that examined anti-gay attitudes found nearly identical rates of stigma among Blacks and Whites. However, because of the additional burden of race bias, Black men may experience homophobia more severely than their White counterparts.

Fortunately, Black leaders are now increasingly speaking out about how discrimination against people who engage in same-sex behavior is bad for everyone’s health and well-being.

Are DL men infecting Black women with HIV? The impact of HIV upon Black women is one of our community’s greatest tragedies, but we don’t know how much that has to do with men on the DL. Black women are primarily infected with HIV through unprotected sex with a man, and to a lesser degree through injection drug use. Many of these men may have been infected by sexual contact with another man or through injecting drug use. Some may have been infected while incarcerated or infected by women. They may not even know they are HIV-positive and may be unknowingly placing their sex partners—male and female—at risk of infection. Nationwide, it is estimated that as many as one-quarter of all people with HIV do not know they are infected.

How can men and women protect themselves from HIV infection?

Sexually active people who are not in a monogamous relationship, or who are not absolutely sure their partners are faithful, need to use condoms every time they have sex. They should also ask and answer questions about sexual history and desire honestly and openly.

These questions are more likely to be answered truthfully when phrased in an open-minded, non-judgmental way. If you’re unable to or feel unsafe talking to your partner about sexual history, you may want to reconsider being intimate with him or her altogether. Both men and women should set their own sexual boundaries and limitations prior to becoming involved with another person.

Finally, it’s also very important to be tested for HIV and other STDs on a regular basis.

ahead in advocating for those who are negative. “It’s going to be a very different beast, because there is a different set of community stakeholders in the U.S. that needs to be brought together to talk about this problem,” he said.

As prevention goes the route of primary care, it is fortuitous that the newest “tool in the prevention tool belt,” pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), requires a primary care model in order to work. Unlike condoms or HIV testing, PrEP requires regular appointments with a primary care provider -- something to which many more Americans are expected to have access through the Affordable Care Act. Discussing the implementation of PrEP, Johnson explained, “We need government. We need the providers. We need to have the community actually demanding it. We need to make sure that the drugs can actually be paid for.”

One activist who wished to remain anonymous was dismayed about the future of PrEP’s uptake, especially given the problem with the implementation of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). “We don’t have effective funding or systems in place to offer this prevention tool at the level we could. If we haven’t figured that out, are we going to be able to offer PrEP in a widespread manner? PEP has been around forever and we still haven’t done a good job putting that service in place around the country in an affordable, accessible way,” the activist commented.

SisterLove Focuses on Women and HIV From www.sisterlove.org

SisterLove Inc., founded in July of 1989, can trace its beginnings to a volunteer group of women interested in educating Atlanta, and especially communities of women, about AIDS prevention, self-help and safer sex techniques.

With a personal understanding of the barriers that kept women out of the forefront of HIV/AIDS education and treatment, Dázon Dixon Diallo initiated a collaboration with a local women’s organization to improve access for all women and especially those of color. In 1987, the Women’s AIDS Prevention Project (WAPP) was formed.

In 1989, the lack of support for WAPP inspired Diallo to found SisterLove Women’s AIDS Project with the help of WAPP’s women of color advisory board. Three years later, in 1992, the organization’s name was officially changed to SisterLove, Incorporated.

The dedication and compassion of countless women and men have contributed to SisterLove’s stability and growth. Its very existence is a reflection of the women who have shared their struggles and their wisdom with other women in the name of love and survival.

“We will continue to draw upon the energy of our sisters’ and brothers’ contributions and will remain steadfast in the struggle to combat HIV/AIDS. Our commitment is to the lives of women,” said Diallo, president and CEO. “Our fight is for the future beyond their lives.”

SisterLove is on a mission to eradicate the adverse impact of HIV/AIDS and other reproductive health challenges upon women and their families through education, prevention, support and human rights advocacy in the United States and around the world, Diallo said.

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Three Things to Know Before Buying a Health Plan -And Where to Find Them

By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News Staff Writer Consumers shopping for coverage in new online markets for health insurance will be able to see what plans are offered in their area, how much they will cost per month, what their annual deductibles are and whether their families might qualify for federal subsidies or Medicaid. But they should consider at least several other factors before making their decisions, which may take a little effort to ferret out.

1. Is my doctor or hospital in the plan?

For many consumers, this is one of the most important considerations, although it is not always easy to find out. It’s especially important to check for those shopping for coverage in the new marketplaces because some insurers have created smaller networks of doctors and hospitals to keep premiums lower.

A first glance at the websites may not tell consumers the breadth of a particular plan’s network of doctors and hospitals. But most of the sites will include links to insurers’ provider directories. Massachusetts’ website, for instance, describes insurers as either having a broad network or a more limited one. And in Nevada, the website allows shoppers to type in a doctor’s name to find all the plans in which that physician participates, says Robert Krughoff, president of Consumers’ Checkbook, a nonprofit organization that rates health care providers.

Because provider directories have not always been up

to date or accurate, advocates suggest that shoppers double-check by calling their providers to make sure they are participating in that particular plan. “If you are making a choice based on that, then you should certainly check” with your provider, Krughoff said.

2. What drugs will the plan cover and how much might I pay for them?

Unlike the Medicare prescription drug program website, consumers shopping for health insurance through the new markets generally cannot enter the drugs they take to find out which plans cover them. But the websites are expected to include links to insurers’ sites, where that information should be available.

In addition, the health law requires insurers to provide consumers with a “summary of benefits and coverage” which includes detailed information about the policy’s annual deductible, as well as how much it charges consumers for doctor visits, hospital care and prescription drugs, including co-payments for generic, brand-name and specialty drugs.

The health law limits overall out-of-pocket costs to no more than $6,350 for an individual, or $12,700 for a family per year. Those benefit summaries will be available when people are “shopping for coverage, enrolling in coverage, at each new plan year, and within seven business days of requesting a copy from their health insurance issuer or group health plan,” according to the Obama administration. That information is important because policies may vary widely in how much consumers are on the hook for similar services, such

as hospitalization, emergency room use, maternity care or drug costs, said policy analyst Lynn Quincy at Consumers Union, publisher of Consumer Reports. The open enrollment period under the health law extends until the end of March, although consumers who want coverage to begin Jan. 1, 2014 need to enroll and pay no later than mid-December.

3. How do the insurers compare on quality and customer satisfaction?

In most states, consumers will see little or no data on quality or satisfaction this fall. That’s partly because the federal health law does not require the marketplaces to post quality information about participating plans for two years.

But it’s also because the policies are all new, so regulators don’t have a track record to measure. Still, a few states will include some measures of quality for this enrollment year.

Massachusetts notes how many “stars” each plan gets from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), a rating agency. States that choose to include quality ratings on their websites this fall will rely on overall data about an insurance carrier, such as what percentage of its policyholders get recommended cancer screenings, rather than narrower data from a specific type of policy the insurer offers.

Consumers looking for more information about specific insurers can check Consumer Reports, which links to data from the NCQA. They can also look at U.S. News & World Report, which has developed its own ranking of health plans.

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Atlanta Dream Hires Former NBA Falcons’ Babineaux Helps Homeless Star Michael Cooper as New Coach Babies for the Holidays

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The Atlanta Dream hired former NBA star Michael Cooper as head coach on Nov. 21, hoping he can lead the team to a WNBA championship after three winless trips to the finals.

The 57-year-old Cooper won five titles as a defensive stopper for the Lakers during the “Showtime” era, and he followed up his playing career by guiding the WNB’’s Los Angeles Sparks to consecutive titles as a coach in 2001 and 2002.

Cooper takes over for Fred Michael Cooper Williams, who was relieved of his coaching duties after Atlanta was swept

by Minnesota in this year’s championship series. Williams, however, will stay on with the Dream as a consultant. Atlanta won three of the last four Eastern Conference titles, but has yet to win a game in the finals.

“The team’s appearance in the WNBA finals shows they are on the right track,” Cooper said in a statement. “They’ve been knocking on the door of a championship, and I know what that felt like in my early years with the Sparks, but now it’s time to kick the door in and make it happen.”

Cooper coached the Sparks from 2000-04, and returned to lead the team again from 2007-09. In between, he served a brief stint as interim coach of the Denver Nuggets and also won a championship coaching in the NBA Development League. After his second

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run with the Sparks, Cooper took over as the women’s coach at Southern California.

He quit in March coming off an 11-20 season – his first losing mark in four seasons – and frustrated with leading the school to only one postseason appearance.

Cooper is the third coach in Atlanta team history. He ranks second among WNBA coaches in winning percentage (.663) and sixth in career victories with a mark of 167-85. His record at USC was 72-57.

“As we look to take the Atlanta Dream to the next level, Michael Cooper brings a caliber of coaching and leadership that is truly unique,” team owners Mary Brock and Kelly Loeffler said in a statement.

“His passion for the game, for the WNBA and his focus on player development will be invaluable. We are excited to build on the success of our franchise for our team, our fans and for the city of Atlanta, and are already working toward an exciting 2014 season.”

For most people, Thanksgiving means elaborate turkey dinners with family and friends, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, football or people volunteering to feed homeless adults.

Instead of the traditional Thanksgiving activities, this year Atlanta Falcons star Jonathan Babineaux focused on the needs of homeless infants. Babineaux, through his foundation, hosted the first “Thanksgiving Diaper Drive” for the homeless newborns and toddlers who live at Genesis, Atlanta’s only shelter dedicated to helping homeless newborns, babies and their families.

Now, for Christmas, the 8-year NFL veteran is sponsoring the “ELMO LOL” Toy Drive for the babies at Genesis.

Babineaux is asking citizens of metro Atlanta to join him in donating an ELMO Laugh-Out-Loud toy and other gifts to 14 infants who reside at Genesis. Toys can be

dropped off during normal business hours before Dec. 10 at Genesis, located at 173 Boulevard N.E., Atlanta, Ga., 30312.

In the past, Jonathan has spent Christmas baking cookies with homeless teens who live at Covenant House before decorating the shelter’s Christmas tree, distributing Christmas gifts to Asian Refugees’ homes, and even teaching Easter Seals’ toddlers how to bake holiday cookies.

This year, the defensive tackle – on his one day off – has volunteered to babysit the 14 infants at Genesis Shelter. He will bottle-feed the infants, get them ready for naptime, then cradle the babies to sleep in a rocking chair. He also will give custom-made Christmas gifts for the 14 babies on Tuesday, Dec. 17, from 1 a.m.-12 noon.

For more information on Genesis’ donation and volunteer needs, visit www. genesisanewlife.org/or call 404-522-6056.

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I’ve spent the last three years of this column sharing with you important facts about African Americans’ consumer power. And I know those of us who are certified black-belts in the time-honored martial art of shopping, are fired up for the Black Friday super sales with our artillery of cash and/or credit cards in hand.

But first, let’s breathe deeply and think about this, especially in light of recent allegations of retail establishments questioning purchases made by Blacks, which have brought the very essence of our purchasing power under assault. Now, more than ever, it’s important for us to understand what it means to be a Conscious Consumer – particularly during the busiest shopping season of the year.

With that in mind, Nielsen’s Holiday Spending Forecast expects this shopping season to be financially stronger than last year, with dollar sales up about two percent. Even though an increase in sales is predicted, 68 percent of shoppers who responded to the survey still feel as though they’re in a recession. Twenty percent of U.S. consumers say they have no cash to spare. Forty-eight percent report living comfortably or spending freely. Fifty-two percent of consumers are only buying on the basics.

Thirty percent of us across all income ranges say we’ll spend between $250 - $500 on gifts this year.

Twenty percent of consumers estimate they will spend between $500 - $1,000, with just six percent predicting that they’ll drop more than $1,000. How, where and on what are we expected to spend our money? Dollar stores are expected to enjoy a banner season, with 12 percent of consumers in households earning $50,000 or less, reporting plans to shop in these channels, versus four percent of consumers in households earning $100,000 and up. Twenty percent of those consumers

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in the $100,000+ category say they will be shopping more online, compared to 15 percent of consumers in households earning less than $50,000.

The 10 hottest holiday items for 2013 are as follows: 1. Gift cards 2. Tech products 3. Toys 4. Food 5. Apparel 6. Video games 7. Cookware 8. Sporting goods 9. Jewelry 10. Alcoholic beverages Nielsen has traditionally been on point with holiday spending projections, successfully predicting five out of five category trends last year. The information is gathered from consumer surveys of more than 22,000 households of all demographic groups across the country and an analysis of 92 product categories with over $99 billion in sales. Lots of us enjoy putting smiles on faces with a little “holiday cheer,” so beer, liquor and wine sales are expected to contribute between $60 million and $70 million to the bottom line this season.

Snacks and candy are expected to bring in $199 million and $95 million in sales, respectively. Sales of holiday treats like cheese, jams and jellies are also expected to jump. We love our canine-American and feline-American family members; so, pet care is expected to grow by 5.3% and pet food 1.4%.

Now that we’ve talked about this year’s holiday shopping trends, are you among the 22 percent of U.S. consumers who have already begun holiday shopping?

Or, do you find yourself among the 60 percent who love the adrenalin rush of crowds and last minute deals – or, just master procrastinators?

African-Americans are frequent shoppers, savvy digital users, high volume owners of smartphones and users of social media and voracious consumers of media – in other words, powerful consumers. We cannot expect different results if our consumption patterns and habits don’t change. It’s just that simple; no matter what time of year it is.

So, happy holiday shopping, but remember, the final decision to be a “conscious consumer” is yours to make.

As always, I encourage you to choose wisely. And don’t forget to chat with us on Twitter or Facebook so we can keep the conversation going.

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1) Did I find this service or product in my neighborhood?

2) Does this company, network or business hire people who look like me?

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Dressed to the nines and ready to learn, 35 students eagerly receive valuable insight into the media profession. A quick survey of the crowd brings the realization that 30 are Black women.

In October of 2013, Publicis Groupe, a media conglomerate, held its annual private professional panel and networking reception for Howard University communications students. From the crowd composition, one might conclude that the media industry, particularly advertising, is quickly moving away from the older White male-dominated field of yesteryear to a more racially and gender diverse business. However, this is not the case.

NewsOne.com has compiled a list of the top 10 industries in which African Americans are vastly underrepresented. Media & Telecommunications ranked ninth, while advertising held the number six spot.

NewsOne staff writers referred to data gathered from the Madison Avenue Project by Benedick & Edgan Economic Consultants. The study, titled “Research Perspectives on Race and Employment in the Advertising Industry,” found “Black college graduates working in advertising earn $0.80 for every dollar earned by their similarly qualified White counterparts.” Also, research showed “based on national demographic distribution data [from 2008], 9.6% of advertising managers and professionals should be African-Americans. The actual percentage in 2008 is 5.3%, representing a difference of 7,200 executive-level jobs.”

These figures are staggering. The study continues on to reveal other key information. However, gender is never mentioned.

Destinee Swindell, an assistant planner of strategy at ZenithOptimedia Group I The ROI Agency, was one of the panelists at the reception. She sat down to discuss her insight on advertising, the cultural climate and the role of Black women.

“There are people of diverse backgrounds at every level, but there should be more,” Swindell shares about the cultural makeup of advertising. “Not only would it be more reflective of today’s blended world, it would result in the creation of better work by the agency.”

Swindell also elaborated that she believes advertising is an industry open and welcoming to a variety of people with a sundry of talents. However, she feels that those who are veterans in the profession could be more hands-on when it comes to helping newcomers develop as advertisers.

Destinee sites the lack of a relevant presence of minority women as her main qualm with the advertising industry. “There is a small showing at the mid-level, but it is not often that I come across women of color in upper level management.” This, she states, is an issue that needs to be addressed. “But based on meeting a number of my counterparts, I am optimistic that there will be a change in the near future,” she goes on to say.

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According to the official Publicis Groupe website, it is the third largest communications group in the world. Like many companies, they seek out Howard students. The panel reception was held on the eve of the famed School of Communications career fair.

The fair is not only a chance for Howard’s campus to catch a rare glimpse of usually casual communications majors looking sharp in tailored suits, pencil skirts and carrying snazzy briefcases, but also a great opportunity to network. Many students who attend the fair report being offered internships or paid positions shortly after meeting with representatives.

Media and advertising agencies are aware of the new day of diversity that is dawning in their field. Swindell voiced, “I am happy that the industry is making progress. There are genuine efforts designed to create opportunity and the tides are changing.” How effective these efforts are is yet to be determined, but recruitment at such events as the reception and career fair are steps in a positive direction.

Where are the Black women in media and advertising? Some may say they are there, working hard and making a name for themselves. Others might suggest they are students, honing their skills and eager to implement their fresh ideas in the workplace. Both views express Black women are on the brink of ushering in a revolution of diversity. Swindell believes “an opportunity exists for underrepresented groups to meet the challenge and create thriving networks for themselves.”

Avery Allen is a junior journalism major at Howard University.

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Congressman John Lewis (center) is flanked by Urban League of Greater Atlanta Board Chair Nick F. Nelson (left) and League President/CEO Nancy A. Flake Johnson at the group’s 52nd Annual Equal Opportunity Day Dinner on Nov. 16 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. Lewis received the Champion of Justice and Equality Award.

League Board member and GEICO Insurance Asst. Vice President Carl A. Tims and his wife Carol enjoy the Urban League gala. GEICO was the Diamond Presenting Sponsor for the dinner.

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