October 1, 2013


John Curry
Opening Doors and Fighting Stigma...
One in a series of profiles of the 2013 fellows in the Black AIDS Institute's African American HIV University's Science and Treatment College....|more 
            
Snags in the details  
Employee health 
 
CBCF lobbies
DJ Mister Cee  
Expect Snags as the Affordable Care Act...
There will be glitches when the major provisions of the Affordable Care Act are implemented starting Oct. 1. Huge glitches. Many glitches. Bet on it.
That is a prediction not only from those resolutely opposed to|more 

FAQ: How Employer-Sponsored...
United Parcel Service got attention by dropping some working spouses from its health plan and partly blaming the Affordable Care Act. But UPS's move is only one among many changes in employer health insurance|more 
 

Highlights From Congressional Black Caucus...

Last week, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. held their 43rd Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., where African-American representatives in Congress interface with their constituents|more

What Does DJ Mister Cee's Coming Out...  
Fifteen years ago on the New York City radio station Hot 97, on-air personality Wendy Williams became infamous for her hateful witch hunt for "the gay rapper." She compiled a list of performers whom she suspected of being|more 

 



WHAT WE'RE READING

A cross-section of articles we've read this week about HIV/AIDS, STIs and a wide cross-sectiond of structural and systemic factors impacting HIV/AIDS in Black communities.

 

Science

 

Nail Fungus Drug Might Help Against HIV, Study Suggests 

 

MONDAY, Sept. 23 (HealthDay News) -- A common drug used to treat nail fungus may hold promise against HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, according to a new study.

 

Treatment

 

A Common Side Effect of HIV and AIDS, Neurocognitive Impairment, May be Overlooked Due to Inadequate Screening 

 

One of the common side effects of HIV and AIDS is neurocognitive impairments - changes in how fast a person can process information, pay attention, multi-task and remember things - yet there are no adequate tests to screen patients for these problems, according to a new study out of St. Michael's Hospital.

 

Miscellaneous

 

AU to Launch the Sean Sasser Endowment Fund to Support Programs for Gay Men of Color 

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 13, 2013 - A new endowment fund created by AIDS Unites and honoring the memory of AIDS educator and activist Sean Sasser will be used to mobilize philanthropic and community support for programs improving health outcomes for gay men of color.

 

Average Obamacare Premiums Will Be Lower Than Projected 

 

Just days before new online health insurance markets are set to open, the Obama administration Wednesday released a look at average premiums, saying rates in most states are lower than earlier projected -- and that 95 percent of consumers will have at least two insurers to choose from.

 

D.C. Releases HIV/AIDS Annual Report 

 

City leaders say the latest numbers show great progress, but they're still in an epidemic state.

 

From the Pulpit to the Pew: HIV/AIDS and the Black Church 

 

Between moments of exuberant worship and quiet prayer, Rev. Timothy Sloan of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church in Humble, Texas, infuses his lesson of the day with a topic once considered taboo if not completely off limits among black congregations.

 

Global Spending to Fight AIDS Has Grown Slowly, Report Finds 

 

Global financing to fight AIDS has remained essentially flat since the 2008 financial crisis, according to a report by the Kaiser Family Foundation and the United Nations AIDS-fighting agency.

 

Lower Health Insurance Premiums to Come at Cost of Fewer Choices 

 

WASHINGTON - Federal officials often say that health insurance will cost consumers less than expected under President Obama's health care law. But they rarely mention one big reason: many insurers are significantly limiting the choices of doctors and hospitals available to consumers.

 

Navigating the October Launch of Health Insurance Exchanges for Americans 

 

Polls show that a majority of Americans don't understand how the health reform law and the new insurance exchanges -- slated to open Oct. 1 -- work. Who can sign up and what will be covered? Ray Suarez poses your frequently asked questions to NPR's Julie Rovner.

 

Transgender Homecoming Queen Makes History 

 

A transgender teen made history Friday night when she was crowned homecoming queen at an Orange County high school.

 

UNAIDS Reports a 52% Reduction in New HIV Infections Among Children and a Combined 33% Reduction Among Adults and Children Since 2001 

 

As world leaders prepare to meet at the United Nations General Assembly to review progress towards the Millennium Development Goals - a new report from the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) shows dramatic acceleration towards reaching 2015 global targets on HIV.

 

What You Need to Know About the Obamacare Marketplaces 

 

The health law's online marketplaces, also known as exchanges, will be open for enrollment Oct. 1. They will allow individuals and consumers to comparison shop for health insurance, much like they do now online for an airline ticket or a hotel room, and apply for subsidies, if they are eligible.

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
IN THIS ISSUE
phill-wilson
Phill Wilson
Today is October 1st. Yesterday, as we put the final touches on this week's Black AIDS Weekly, we didn't know whether our government would be shut down today or not. What we do know is that today is the first day of open enrollment for the statewide health insurance exchanges. Let's begin by acknowledging the fact that |more 
EVENTS 

 

 


Submit your event here
 


BLACK AIDS
WEEKLY

PHILL WILSON 

Publisher

 

HILARY BEARD 

Editor-in-Chief

 

TERESA RIDLEY 

Copy Editor

 

LASHIEKA P. HUNTER 

Media and Public Relations Consultant


Founded in May of 1999, the Black AIDS Institute is the only national HIV/AIDS think tank focused exclusively on Black people. The Institute's Mission is to stop the AIDS pandemic in Black communities by engaging and mobilizing Black institutions and individuals in efforts to confront HIV. The Institute interprets public and private sector HIV policies, conducts trainings, offers technical assistance, disseminates information and provides advocacy mobilization from a uniquely and unapologetically Black point of view.

Support the Black aids institute through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC# 12320). The institute holds the independent Charities seal of excellence for meeting the highest standards of public accountability.