Celebrate Black History Month With Us

Posted by Jane Coaston
Washington, D.C.
February 25, 2013

Magic Johnson. (Photo: ABC, 2013)

In the United States, February is Black History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the countless contributions made by African-Americans. To honor this special month, we’re sharing the stories of African-Americans who are taking part in the fight to eliminate HIV/AIDS and create an AIDS-free generation. Continue reading for a look at three special profiles.

What We’re Reading: The End of AIDS, Magic Johnson, and HIV Treatment’s Benefit to Communities

Posted by Jane Coaston
Washington, D.C.
February 22, 2013

EGPAF President and CEO Chip Lyons, EGPAF
Ambassador Florence Ngobeni-Allen, and
EGPAF Board co-chair Willow Bay at the Global
Champions of a Mother’s Fight gala. (Photo:
Getty for EGPAF)

This week, we’re learning more about EGPAF’s commitment to the end of AIDS, Magic Johnson’s special gift for people living with HIV/AIDS, and how HIV treatment can benefit an entire community.

The Beginning of the End of AIDS

Posted by Chip Lyons
Washington, D.C.
February 21, 2013

EGPAF President and CEO Chip Lyons at the
inaugural Global Champions of a Mother’s
Fight Gala. (Photo: Getty for EGPAF)

On February 20, EGPAF President and CEO Chip Lyons attended our first annual “Global Champions for a Mother’s Fight” gala, an opportunity to honor some of our heroes in the battle against pediatric HIV/AIDS and discuss global change, innovation, and advocacy. EGPAF was privileged to recognize Johnson & Johnson, Amy Towers, and Cookie Johnson for their commitment to creating an AIDS-free generation.

Black History Month - Magic's Magic

Posted by Jane Coaston
Washington, D.C.
February 20, 2013

Since going public with his status in 1991,
Magic Johnson has been a champion for
people living with HIV. (Photo: ABC)

As we celebrate Black History Month, we're honoring African-Americans who are taking part in the fight against HIV/AIDS. This week, we're honoring Magic Johnson.

Global Champions Event Features $1 Million Matching Gift

Posted by Joy Hallinan
New York City, New York
February 20, 2013

The inaugural Global Champions of A Mother’s Fight Awards Dinner in New York City brought hundreds of progressive philanthropists and business leaders together to celebrate the beginning of the end of AIDS. The event was highlighted by the announcement that Johnson & Johnson will match 1 to 1 all contributions to the Foundation up to $1 million between now and Mother’s Day.

What We’re Reading: Love and HIV, AIDS and Organ Donations, and The Black Community’s Response to HIV

Posted by Jane Coaston
Washington, D.C.
February 15, 2013

Elizabeth Glaser and President Bill Clinton. This
week, we used Storify to cover the State of
the Union address. (Photo: EGPAF)

This week, we’re reading about love stories involving EGPAF Ambassadors, learning more about a proposed Senate bill that could facilitate organ donations between HIV-positive people, and looking into the African-American community’s response to HIV. We’ve also devised an interesting way of analyzing and building upon the recent State of the Union address.