Today, on World AIDS Day, NYC Council Speaker Christine Quinn, Health Committee Chair Joel Rivera, Council Member Rosie Mendez, and representatives from HIV/AIDS organizations from around New York City, launched the "I Talk Because" social networking campaign, featuring YouTube clips of New Yorkers talking about HIV and AIDS.
The clips above feature NYC Speaker Quinn, model Ronnie Kroell, Joseph, and Gay Men's Health Crisis CEO Marjorie Hill. Many more can be viewed HERE.
Said State Senator Tom Duane: “I applaud Speaker Quinn for her initiative to ensure that HIV/AIDS awareness is not only addressed on World AIDS Day but also throughout the year. In order to prevent new HIV infections, and increase the percentage of HIV-positive New Yorkers who know their status and have access to appropriate care, we need to talk about how HIV is spread and confront the associated stigma and discrimination that tragically persist. I look forward to participating in this innovative social networking campaign to help stem the spread of this deadly disease."
The campaign is on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. New Yorkers are encouraged to submit videos by emailing italkbecause@gmail.com.
For recent Guides to the Tube, click HERE.
