Hero’s in The Struggle Gala Continued
Heroes in the Struggle is a photographic tribute to African Americans who have made outstanding contributions in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Since it’s debut on World AIDS Day, Dec. 1, 2001, the Heroes In The Struggle exhibit has traveled around the country, raising awareness, challenging individuals and institutions to get involved in their communities, and generating critical conversation about HIV testing and treatment.
The honorees — inducted at an annual gala ceremony — reflect the diverse and exceptional ways that Black people can and are fighting HIV/AIDS. The men and women profiled in the exhibit are celebrities, athletes, politicians, people of faith, doctors, people living with HIV/AIDS and community advocates.
Awards
This year marks the eighth annual celebration of this, the Institute’s signature event. This year’s theme is Black Men Honoring Black Women in the Struggle. We are delighted to announce that all of this year’s honorees are pioneering women who have demonstrated incredible commitments to ending the AIDS epidemic in the Black community. This year’s nominees includeSandra Evers-Manly (President of the Northrop Grumman Foundation), Dr. Marjorie Hill (GMHC), the Honorable Barbara Lee (U.S. Congress, D-CA), Debra Lee (CEO, BET Networks),Bev Smith (The Bev Smith Show), Dr. Kimberly Smith, Cookie Johnson (AIDS activist and wife of Magic Johnson), and Andrea Williams (AIDS Activist). This year’s corporate hero is MAC Cosmetics.
Heroes
Heroes in the Struggle is a photographic tribute to Black people who have made outstanding contributions to the fight against HIV/AIDS. Since it’s debut, the Heroes in the Struggle exhibit has traveled around the world, raising awareness, challenging individuals and institutions to get involved in their communities, and generating critical conversation about HIV testing, prevention, and treatment. By showcasing examples of heroism from all walks of life, Heroes in the Struggle helps galvanize African Americans and others to focus and commit to overcoming this epidemic.
Other Supporters:
AJ Calloway
Miss USA Crystle Stewart
R&B Singer Case
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