GALAEI http://www.galaei.org The Gay and Lesbian Latino Aids Education Initiative Wed, 16 May 2012 17:40:01 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 F.D.A. Panel Backs First Rapid, Take Home H.I.V. Test http://www.galaei.org/2012/05/f-d-a-panel-backs-first-rapid-take-home-h-i-v-test/ http://www.galaei.org/2012/05/f-d-a-panel-backs-first-rapid-take-home-h-i-v-test/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 17:40:01 +0000 admin http://www.galaei.org/?p=1384 WASHINGTON (AP) — American consumers may soon be able to test themselves for the virus that causes AIDS in the privacy of their own homes, after a panel of experts on Tuesday recommended approval of the first rapid, over-the-counter HIV test. (FULL ARTICLE)

]]> http://www.galaei.org/2012/05/f-d-a-panel-backs-first-rapid-take-home-h-i-v-test/feed/ 0 LOVE FREE or DIE Movie Screening http://www.galaei.org/2012/05/love-free-or-die-movie-screening/ http://www.galaei.org/2012/05/love-free-or-die-movie-screening/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 21:43:14 +0000 admin http://www.galaei.org/?p=1353 GALAEI to co-host LOVE FREE of DIE that tells the story of Gene Robinson, the first openly gay person to become a bishop in the historic traditions of Christendom. His consecration in 2003, to which he wore a bullet-proof vest, caused an international stir, and he has lived with death threats every day since.

June 4th and 5th     * 7PM     *     FREE

Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 N. American Street

 

]]> http://www.galaei.org/2012/05/love-free-or-die-movie-screening/feed/ 0 Children living in LGBT families of color face double jeopardy http://www.galaei.org/2012/03/children-living-in-lgbt-families-of-color-face-double-jeopardy/ http://www.galaei.org/2012/03/children-living-in-lgbt-families-of-color-face-double-jeopardy/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:55:56 +0000 admin http://www.galaei.org/?p=1267 WASHINGTON — Children living in LGBT families of color have become collateral damage of antiquated laws, social stigma and discrimination, a new report shows. Full Article

]]> http://www.galaei.org/2012/03/children-living-in-lgbt-families-of-color-face-double-jeopardy/feed/ 0 LGBT Adoption Cafe http://www.galaei.org/2012/02/lgbt-adoption-cafe/ http://www.galaei.org/2012/02/lgbt-adoption-cafe/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:11:00 +0000 admin http://www.galaei.org/?p=1240 The National Adoption Center (http://www.adopt.org/content/adoptcafe.html ) invites you to:

LGBT Adoption Café, a FREE informational event

Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 10am – 1pm

Collingswood Community Center, 30 Collings Ave., Collingswood, NJ.

If you have ever considered adoption, this event is for you!  Learn about the adoption process, listen to a panel discussion with adoptive parents from the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, and meet with adoption agencies to learn more about children waiting for families.  Complimentary light brunch served.

To RSVP contact Beth Vogel at 215-735-9988 ext. 304 or bvogel@adopt.org .

 

 

]]> http://www.galaei.org/2012/02/lgbt-adoption-cafe/feed/ 0 National HIV Legal Organization Releases First Set of Standards for the Sexual Health Care of Youth in Detention and Foster Care Centers http://www.galaei.org/2012/01/national-hiv-legal-organization-releases-first-set-of-standards-for-the-sexual-health-care-of-youth-in-detention-and-foster-care-centers/ http://www.galaei.org/2012/01/national-hiv-legal-organization-releases-first-set-of-standards-for-the-sexual-health-care-of-youth-in-detention-and-foster-care-centers/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:20:49 +0000 admin http://www.galaei.org/?p=1219 In January 2012, The Center for HIV Law and Policy’s Teen SENSE initiative released the first set of standards created to ensure that sexual health care is included in basic medical services for young people in detention and other types of state custody, and that it meets minimum requirements for competent care. Full article

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Black LGBT Stories Screening
William Way LGBT Community Center
1315 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
Thursday, February 2nd
6pm – 9pm
$10 suggested donation
Free drinks
Raffle prizes
Event Page: www.ImFromDriftwood.com/Philly
More info about the Black Community Spotlight: www.ImFromDriftwood.com/Spotlights

 

]]> http://www.galaei.org/2012/01/1205/feed/ 0 Shout it out! http://www.galaei.org/2012/01/shout-it-out/ http://www.galaei.org/2012/01/shout-it-out/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:09:01 +0000 admin http://www.galaei.org/?p=1163 Come see Shout! The event will go from 7 to 8pm on Wednesday, January 25th, with a reception to follow.  It will be held at the Asian Arts Initiative (1219 Vine Street), which is also currently hosting Witness, an exhibit of 21 artists reflecting in various ways on 30 years of AIDS.  The Shout performance will be part of the closing of the Witness exhibit. You will not want to miss this!

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EL PASO, Texas — An online magazine dedicated to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transsexual Hispanic community is growing in popularity. The publisher of the magazine is an El Paso native who says this magazine is the only of its kind in the nation and one that was needed.

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]]> http://www.galaei.org/2012/01/fuerte-men-launches-in-texas/feed/ 0 This is a Prison: Glitter is not Allowed http://www.galaei.org/2011/07/this-is-a-prison-glitter-is-not-allowed/ http://www.galaei.org/2011/07/this-is-a-prison-glitter-is-not-allowed/#comments Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:36:18 +0000 admin http://www.galaei.org/?p=1048 Experiences of Trans and Gender Variant People in Pennsylvania’s Prison Systems: A report by the Hearts on a Wire Collective. (pdf)

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