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Fighting HIV/AIDS in Communities of Color: An Action Plan for the Next President
Fighting HIV/AIDS in Communities of Color: An Action Plan for the Next President is the result of an historic partnership between 30 national HIV/AIDS organizations and leaders representing communities of color across the United States, its territories and Native American tribes.

It clearly outlines what the priorities of the Democratic and Republican presidential nominees should be in addressing HIV/AIDS in their administration - most notably in the development of a national HIV/AIDS strategic plan.

Click here to download this historic paper.
Click here to download the related Partnership Press Release
       
 



 
The National People of Color HIV/AIDS Working Group has continued to advance its mission through conference calls, culminating in visits to Capitol Hill this past March 5-6, 2009. During these talks, they handed out the partnership paper and discussed united points summarized in this document.

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The Minority AIDS Initiative: Meeting the Challenges in Communities of Color Nationwide

This publication marks the first policy white paper produced through a collaborative effort by the National Minority HIV/AIDS Policy Partnership (NMAPP) (separate from the National People of Color HIV/AIDS Working Group) and offers a holistic overview of the MAI, concluding with specific recommendations intended to meet the needs of our communities.

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African Americans, Health Disparities and HIV/AIDS: Recommendations for Confronting the Epidemic in Black America

Read this groundbreaking report that made headlines in 2006, which details the devastating impact AIDS has had on the African-American community.

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Monograph on the HIV/AIDS Crisis in Puerto Rico

By putting a human face on the HIV/AIDS crisis in Puerto Rico, rather than relying only on statistics and numbers, the monograph truly breaks new ground and gives us a rare glimpse into a deepening crisis.

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Extending the Reach of the Ryan White CARE Act: The Minority AIDS Initiative

Also known as the Minority AIDS Initiative or MAI report, this booklet provides a detailed analysis the Ryan White CARE Act’s (RWCA) impact on the services provided by community-based organizations (CBOs).

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