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If you, like hundreds of thousands of Nigerian elementary school children, were spoon-fed idioms as part of the daily ritual of knowledge impartment, you should be familiar with the phrase “Every cloud has a silver lining.” This is the case with “Kiss & Tell”, an HIV prevention campaign launched by GMHC (Gay Men’s Health Crisis) which was derived from the homophobic “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy which is blessedly no longer legal.
The campaign encourages all black and Latino young men who have sex with men, to have open and understanding discussions with their partners about their sexual history and HIV status. According to the GMHC’s press release, “The campaign was developed in partnership with young men, ages 13 to 19, who participate in GMHC's new youth leadership-development program, CLUB1319. The program provides HIV prevention education, social networking, skills training, and opportunities to participate in developing social marketing campaigns such as "Kiss & Tell"…The youth wanted a campaign that spoke the opposite of this policy-while featuring intimacy and what is possible for young gay couples as they express trust, respect and commitment for one another.”
It’s great to see that there is as great an emphasis on communication in same-sex relationships as on heterosexual relationships. The campaign speaks to the ever-present need to reduce the spread of HIV among gay men; the logic is quite simple. Understandably, there is an imbalance in the availability of resources for hetero versus same-sex couples in the form of books, counseling and whatnot; and so it’s a very good thing that GMHC is addressing this very important need.
For more information on the GMHC and the “Kiss & Tell” campaign, check out the organization's website and the campaign’s Facebook Page.
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