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| National Latino/a Law Student Association August 31, 2009 To Whom It May Concern: For over 25 years, Hispanic/Latinos living in the United States have struggled to overcome the spread of the HIV/AIDS epidemic within their communities. Hispanic/Latinos continue to be in a state of emergency and are highly vulnerable when it comes to HIV prevention and care. As of 2007, Hispanics/Latinos comprise 15% of the U.S. population; however, they account for 19% of new AIDS diagnoses and 19% of all persons living with HIV/AIDS in the United States.[1] [2] Limited access to prevention and care, cultural barriers, language barriers, and immigration status contributes to this disparity. In commemoration of the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month and the fight against AIDS, October 15th was established as National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) in 2003. NLAAD is a public health marketing and community mobilizing campaign that was launched in response to the devastating impact that the HIV/AIDS epidemic has inflicted on Hispanic/Latino communities. The National Planning Committee, comprised of the Latino Commission on AIDS, the Hispanic Federation and Hispanic/Latino organizations throughout the United States, coordinates National Latino AIDS Awareness Day. Currently, over 1,000 institutions in 350 cities across the continental United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands sponsor activities and events in observance of NLAAD to respond to the state of AIDS among Hispanic/Latinos in their specific communities. National and local Hispanic/Latino organizations, health departments, non-profit organizations, medical professionals, members of the Centers for Disease Control, elected officials, people infected and impacted by HIV/AIDS, and community and religious leaders collaborate and work with one another to organize annual local events that raise awareness about the impact of HIV/AIDS in their specific communities. In 2008, NLAAD consisted of 380 partners who together organized 160 events in 101 cities across the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. It is with great pleasure that we ask the National Latino/a Law Student Association to participate in the NLAAD campaign to help put an end to the HIV/AIDS epidemic afflicting Hispanic/Latino communities throughout the United States. This year’s theme: “United We Can: Stop HIV and Prevent AIDS” speaks to the importance of working together to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS. You participation can include any of the following: · Sponsoring testing events · Organizing health and cultural fairs · Plan candle light vigils · Conducting street outreach · Making announcements in you publication about local NLAAD activities · Organizing workshops, trainings NLAAD members not only get to join a growing national campaign that educates Latinos about HIV/AIDS, but also get to network and collaborate with other NLAAD members, receive free resources and assistance for NLAAD events, and spread the word about their organizations. We are asking for your support in spreading the message of HIV testing and prevention education within the Hispanic/Latino community by joining NLAAD. By supporting NLAAD, you can help to galvanize the public to take action and respond to the HIV/AIDS crisis in the Hispanic/Latino community. Thank you for your support. Sincerely, Liliana Rañon Director, National Latino AIDS Awareness Day lranon@latinoaids.org, (212) 584-9322 [1] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report, 2006, Vol. 18”. Atlanta: Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2008. http://www.cdc. gov/hiv/topics/surveillance/resources/reports/2006report/pdf/2006SurveillanceReport.pdf [2] U.S. Census Bureau. “U.S. Hispanic Population Surpasses 45 MillionNow 15 Percent of Total”. 2008. http: //www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/population/011910.html. Spanish Authors in America Instituto Cervantes Auditorium The lectures will be in Spanish with English translation available FREE & open to the public. Limited seating, first come first serve The Instituto Cervantes of Chicago, in collaboration with the campaign “America Reads Spanish”, presents the well- known program “Spanish Authors in America,” a series of book presentations from best-seller Spanish authors where they share their works and writing experiences with the public. Upcoming presentations: Thursday, September 17th, 6 pm Almudena Solana – author of La importancia de los peces fluorescentes Juan Gabriel Vásquez – author of The Informers Spanish and Latin American author series in Chicago Instituto Cervantes, in collaboration with the Cultural Magazine Contratiempo, presents a series of book lectures given by Spanish and Latin American authors in Chicago. The main goal of these lectures is to provide a forum where quality Spanish-speaking writers from Chicago can present and debate their new books. Tuesday, September 22nd at 7:30 pm Instituto Cervantes Auditorium Free Admission José Castro Urioste will talk about his latest book And What Have You Done?. Xavier Toubes Art Exhibit “Lustre” (sculpture & work on paper) September 23, 2009 – October 24, 2009 Instituto Cervantes Gallery Free Admission Opening reception: Wednesday, September 23rd, 6:00pm Renaissance Lute Concert by José Miguel Moreno Instituto Cervantes Auditorium September 23, 2009, 6:30 pm Free Admission José Miguel Moreno plays the renaissance lute, baroque lute, and a variety of guitars with great skill. His repertoire covers four centuries and he is recognized worldwide as one of the major current specialists in his field. The concert program includes English, French, and Spanish music. |
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