Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Press conference
date:
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
time:
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
location:
New Orleans City Hall 1300 Perdido Street
description:
August 20th is Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day! Here in New Orleans, there is a scholarship competition for students and 2 major events happening.
Are you a high school or college student passionate about health education? Do you want to make a difference by spreading awareness about HIV and STIs? Here's your chance to shine and earn a $500 scholarship. Students are tasked with making an engaging and informative video on TikTok or Instagram Reel about the importance of critical conversations around HIV and STIs. Learn more about the opportunity here: https://linktr.ee/nolashaad
At 11am, there is a press conference on the steps of New Orleans City Hall 1300 Perdido St. where we will reveal 2 proclamations from Mayor Latoya Cantrell and The New Orleans City Council recognizing August 20th as Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in the city! There will be words from the New Orleans City Council, New Orleans Health Department, Community based health organizations, and others who are affected by HIV/AIDS and those who do the work of ending the epidemic.
At 7pm, We are hosting the FIRST EVER Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Community Awards for at CrescentCare 1631 Elysian Fields Ave. We will recognize those who do the work, nominated, and voted for by community. The goal is to acknowledge the people who work tirelessly in STI and the HIV (Prevention, Treatment and Care).
We need YOU to vote for your favorites for New Orleans STI & HIV, Prevention, Treatment, & Care Awards: https://forms.office.com/r/c8umenpECQ
Keep up with the initiative in New Orleans at this link: https://linktr.ee/nolashaad
Web Address:https://linktr.ee/nolashaad
Source: Louisiana Department of Health https://ldh.la.gov/calendar/detail/10578/4800
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