Real Talk with NMAC
Real Talk with NMAC
NMAC
Every episode of Real Talk with NMAC provides people of color, allies, and advocates in the community — regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity — who are at greater risk of HIV/AIDS with a greater understanding of the role racial inequities play in the epidemic, and how to address them. NMAC (The National Minority AIDS Council) leads with race to normalize discussion about race within the HIV movement, bend the curve of new HIV diagnoses, and retain people of color living with HIV in care. Listeners will receive tools to advocate for better policies to care for people living with HIV — and to end the epidemic — and learn about the services NMAC offers to empower our community to achieve these goals. This show is for everyone of color living with or at risk of HIV/AIDS, the allies who fight alongside them, and advocates who represent for us at all levels of power. Listen now and become part of our community of advocates who champion our issues and the issues of those living in communities most affected by HIV. Learn more at NMAC.org and join our communities on Facebook and Instagram.
Let’s Talk Sexuality
Talking about sexuality often comes with a stigma, and people often feel they can’t talk about it freely for fear of being shamed. But in this episode, we discuss sexuality in an open, safe space to start reducing the stigma around it. Lauren Miller, Health Equity Program Coordinator at NMAC, comes live from the Biomedical Summit in Las Vegas and talks with three guests about their journeys. Together, they talk about the experiences that shaped their views on sexuality, the availability of sex education, and the stigma women face from wanting to learn more about their sexuality. They also discuss sex work and the stigma people face when choosing to work in the industry. Guests:Zahara Bassett, CEO and Founder of Life is WorkLatonia Wilkins, Case Manager for Thrive SSRegina Livingston, Executive Director of the Unspoken Treasure SocietyThis event is part of a special partnership with the CDC PACT Program.To connect with us further, or to find more resources on race and HIV/AIDs, visit our website. You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
May 9, 2023
29 min
Overcoming Stigma of HIV and Sex
Misinformation and fear drive HIV stigma; ending stigma is the only way to end the HIV epidemic. Dernell Green talks with Terrell Parker about the importance of understanding and combating HIV stigma and how disclosure can work toward empathy, support, and education for those living with HIV. Terrell shares his own experience of being diagnosed with HIV, how stigma impacted disclosing this information to his circle and sexual partners, and how he navigated the stigma he faced. Dernell and Terrell also discuss the importance of providing accurate information about HIV to younger generations, the need for open, honest conversations about sex to maintain sexual health, and how stigma creates barriers to people receiving care.To connect with us further, or to find more resources on race and HIV/AIDs, visit our website. You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Apr 6, 2023
34 min
Ending the Monkeypox Outbreak
Monkeypox (MPV) has become an unprecedented epidemic and a crisis. In this episode, we hear a live town hall where we discuss how to address disparities in accessing MPV vaccines and treatment
Nov 2, 2022
1 hr 27 min
Poniéndole fin al Brote de Viruela del Mono
Viruela del mono(MPV) se ha convertido en una epidemia y una crisis sin precedente. En este capítulo escucharemos a un ayuntamiento en vivo, donde platicamos sobre las disparidades en el acceso a las vacunas y tratamiento del MPV.
Nov 2, 2022
1 hr 27 min
Standing with Native Hawaiians & Pacific Islanders Living with HIV
In Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities, there are amazing people who have dedicated their lives to the people of these communities living with HIV. In this episode, Peter Tuiolosega Silva of Kumukahi Health + Wellness on Hawai'i Island talks with advocates David Utuone and Carolyn Kuali`i about what Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities need most when it comes to today’s advocacy for people living with HIV.
Jun 9, 2022
46 min
Why We Have to Work TOGETHER to End HIV
We can only stop HIV by working together. In today’s episode, we come live from the Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit to hear from leaders all over the nation about how they’re working in their communities to stop the spread of HIV and end HIV stigma.
May 13, 2022
37 min
How We Can Educate and Empower Youth with HIV/AIDS
Among the people who are diagnosed with HIV, many are young people. In this episode, host Gabriella Spencer talks with Marshun Redmond of NMAC to discuss how we can take steps towards understanding the problems with HIV/AIDS among youth, and celebrate the effort young people are making to fight the battle against HIV/AIDS.
Apr 25, 2022
23 min
Supporting Women and Girls with HIV
Women and girls often face the highest level of stigma of people living with HIV. In this episode, host Gabriella Spencer gathers with a panel to discuss how we can better support and advocate for women and girls living with HIV.
Mar 10, 2022
40 min
Fighting HIV Stigma in Black Communities
Terrell and guests honor National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day that provides an opportunity to increase HIV education, testing community involvement, and treatment among black communities.
Feb 24, 2022
51 min
Working to End The HIV Epidemic in 2022
It’s a new year and we have big plans to end the HIV Epidemic. In this episode, all RTWNMAC hosts sit down together and each share what they will be doing in 2022 to end the epidemic.
Jan 27, 2022
24 min
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