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This entry is a part of our World AIDS Day Blogathon. During this week we share our experiences, stories, and ideas about how HIV affects young people around the world. Join the blogathon .
World AIDS Day was one of the most impacting days of my life. I had the opportunity to help organize our World AIDS Day program at Benedict College. This was not just your ordinary program, but it was a change for me to learn more about HIV/AIDS how it is affecting our culture. Francenia Hopkins was our guest speaks, she told her story about her living with HIV for more than 15 years. Her story was so powerful to me and many other students, which it challenged students to go and tested for HIV/AIDS. After this event more 85 students went to get tested. Students participated in this event and even grabbed some of their friends and get tested.
This was a powerful event, however World AIDS Day is not just for one day, but it must be remembered everyday. Because we have to educate others about this disease and how it is infecting our society. Covering our ears, eyes and mouth is killing our young generation. We must stop this disease. We must also take the time to encourage those who are infected by this disease. We must not forget about them. Let's love them and empower them as well. Overall, this World AIDS Day was so impacting.
I can also recall when I attended the HIV/AIDS Community Discussion in Columbia, South Carolina. During this event many HIV/AIDS victims stood and told their personal stories on living with HIV/AIDS. Their stories and harsh treatment was enough to make one tear. I could not believe the hurt, pain and agony that these individuals feel, but they stood for what is right and we must also stand for what is right by educating other about HIV/AIDS in America.
Whenever you have a chance please log on to the White House website and key in HIV/AIDS Community Discussion: Columbia, SC. Watch this video and tell me what you thought about this community discussion. You will see two members from Advocates for Youth tell their story and sharing their heart for HIV/AIDS in our local communities.
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