Last night, in conjunction with the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia, the Latino Commission on AIDS launched a new anti-homophobia campaign, ¡libérate!, which means “free yourself,” in Spanish.  As part of Behind the Scenes with the Commission series, I spoke with one of the campaign architects to learn more

The internet is abuzz these last few days with news that Angelina Jolie underwent a double mastectomy as a preventative measure against breast cancer. Angelina noted that her mother died of ovarian cancer at a very early age, thus denying her the chance to meet some of her grandchildren.  Angelina,

Today, we continue our Real Stories Series for National Hispanic Hepatitis Awareness Day on May 15th. This year’s NHHAD theme is “Let’s Talk About Hepatitis” or “Hablemos sobre la Hepatitis”. In line with this theme, we are doing a week-long series of real-life stories of people who are are living with

During May’s observance of Hepatitis Awareness Month, we also mark National Hispanic Hepatitis Awareness Day (NHHAD). Both of these events highlight the importance of strengthening efforts to address hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection among Latinos. NHHAD is a national community mobilization and social marketing campaign that unites the Hispanic/Latino community

Next Friday, May 17th marks the 8th annual International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO).  Currently celebrated in more than 100 countries, IDAHO initiatives range widely and span the globe, taking place everywhere from Vietnam, to Egypt, to Macedonia, and even in countries where homosexuality is severely criminalized.  Participants are