Report reveals the U.S. AIDS epidemic is 40 % greater than previously believed. And the Black community again paces the nation in all key statistical categories.
Alexzenia Davis Graduate, Johnson C. Smith University (2010)
A native of Brooklyn, NY, Alexzenia Davis began her career as a freelance journalist spotlighting up-and-coming artists and entrepreneurs. With aspirations to mesh her love for music with her passion for writing, she has amassed a diverse background by pursuing jobs that complement both desires. Davis has written for/worked with SOTAC Magazine, Nitram Knarf Magazine, Creative Loafing (Charlotte, NC) and Y2 Management, and her work has also been highlighted in various mediums including online, print, and television.
In 2010, Davis graduated summa cum laude from Johnson C. Smith University with a bachelor's degree in communication arts/journalism. A poet and spoken word artist, her first book of poetry, “Would You Love Me?,” will be available early December, 2011.
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This book work will help showcase the unique experiences of HBCU graduates, highlight the important need for these institutions and accentuate the overall benefits of having a HBCU education.
Musiq Soulchild , who is the ambassador for Susan G. Komen for the Cure Circle of Promise, uses his talents to help raise awareness in the powerful video for “YES,” the latest single off his sixth album MUSIQINTHEMAGIQ.
Mary Mary
Survive
Are you a survivor? Mary Mary's newest video “Survive” pays homage to the work of the American Red Cross, and in their liner notes, they give shout-outs to World Vision, the Susan G. Komen Foundation and Women of Faith.
Marsha Ambrosius shows the flip side of what can happen when a couple decides not to use protection, and ends up spreading the HIV virus.
Open your eyes to Marsha’s message.
LEDGE Special Guest
Interview by Michele Vella
Sept 2011 Lehigh
University
Michele Vella of Lehigh University talks with Dr. Larke Huang about Students and Mental Health Issues. Read more
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