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OUT November 18, 2011 | Volume IX Issue 14 Creating an AIDS-Free Generation of the American people through organiza- tions like the Clinton Foundation, which By Dana LaRocca She also spoke of access to treatment that she mentioned as one of her favorites, and In advance of the December 1 World AIDS helps prevent them from developing AIDS the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Day 2011, Secretary of State Hillary Rod- and passing the virus on to others. “At a time when people are rais- ham Clinton spoke about her goal for an The President’s Emergency Plan ing questions about America’s role in the c arrie evans “AIDS Free Generation,” a goal which spearheads the work that lies ahead for world,” she said, “our leadership in global aligns with the AIDS Relief (PEP- health reminds them who we are and what Equality Maryland National HIV/ FAR), which was we do, that we are the nation that has done AIDS Strategy. launched in 2003 by more than any other country in history to Names New Clinton an- President Bush. save the lives of millions of people beyond nounced the goal The Secre- our borders.” Executive Director of creating an tary explained that The National Institutes of Health, where AIDS free gener- at that time only the Secretary spoke, was the focal point of ation. Speaking at 50,000 people in the earliest research at a time when doctors By Kevin naff the National Insti- Sub-Saharan Africa knew very little about the disease. That was Washington Blade tutes of Health, in were receiving the three decades ago. Now we know a great Equality Maryland has selected vet- Bethesda Mary- drugs that would deal more the Secretary said, “Thirty years eran activist Carrie Evans, a former land she said that keep them alive, later, we also know a great deal about the Human Rights Campaign staffer, as the United States now that number virus itself. We understand how it is spread, its new executive director after con- is committed to a Hillary Rodham clinton has exceeded 5 mil- how it constantly mutates in the body, how it ducting a national search. generation where photo: Michael Gross / US State Department lion. Much of the hides from the immune system. And we have In an exclusive interview with virtually no chil- funding for those turned this knowledge to our advantage – the Washington Blade, Evans ex- dren are born with the virus, and where drugs has come from PEPFAR. In addi- developing ingenious ways to prevent its pressed confidence that Maryland as children become teenagers and adults tion to government funding, funding for transmission and dozens of drugs that keep will become the next state to enact they will be at a far lower risk of infection. research has come from the generosity —continued on page 2 same-sex marriage rights. “The stars are aligned this year,” Evans said. “We have the votes in the Senate … and in the House the Mayor Focuses on the Transgender Day of Remembrance governor, along with a coalition of supporters, will work the House like By coRey ReiDy ed speeches by Reverend David Carol Ol- faith inherently speak with a moral and it wasn’t worked last year.” On Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at 10 son, Minister of the First Unitarian Church ethical voice.” Evans previously worked for a.m., members of Baltimore’s transgender of Baltimore and Ms. Falina Laron, HIV He declares that it is true, faith com- Equality Maryland as director of pol- community and their allies came to Balti- Outreach Worker from AIDS Action Balti- munities do speak from an ethical stance, icy and planning from 2007-2009. more’s City Hall to hear Mayor Stephanie more. Reverend and that those who proclaim She left the organization shortly af- Rawlings-Blake make a proclamation in Olson has long themselves moral must, “… re- ter its then-executive director, Dan honor of this year’s Transgender Day of been an ally to new the promise to walk with Furmansky, resigned in late 2008. Celebration and the annual Transgender the transgender them [the trans-community] in Prior to that experience, Evans Day of Remembrance. community, not ways that are just, and free, and spent time at both HRC and the Na- “It pains me when I hear stories of dis- only through host- filled with love.” tional Gay & Lesbian Task Force. crimination, biased hatred and violence ing the weekend’s Falina Laron spoke to the au- She served as state legislative law- against transgender individuals. And, I activities at his dience both from a well-versed yer for the Task Force in the early know it’s important, particularly since we church, but also activist’s perspective, around 2000s and later in a similar role at lost one of our Baltimore City community by solidly organiz- trans-issues, and as a transwom- HRC, where she worked from 2003- members this year, that we have this day ing around the two photo: Clayton Conn an who immediately recognizes 2007. of remembrance to bring awareness and days’ numerous that a disproportionate majority Since leaving Equality Maryland make sure that people understand that it’s details. Olson made it apparent his fully of people, targeted for hate crimes, are in 2009, Evans has worked for the not acceptable to scapegoat and to target embraced conviction that the faith com- low-income, transgender, and from com- City of Baltimore in the housing de- transgender individuals,” Mayor Stephanie munity has an extreme amount of power munities of color. Her speech was weight- partment. Rawlings-Blake, in an exclusive interview when it comes to politically and socially ed by the call to accept the reality that, “... “It feels like coming home,” Ev- with Baltimore OUTloud. controversial trans-issues because the stigma, disrespect, and even violence, are ans said. “This is an organization The Mayor’s Press Conference includ- public assumes, “... that communities of —continued on page 4 —continued on page 4 news // INTERNATIONAL Ellen DeGeneres Named Envoy for Global AIDS Awareness During a major address on November 8, AIDS-free generation. The enormous plat- are thrilled that we have someone like El- Co-Publishers 2011 on HIV/AIDS at the National Institutes form of your television show and your social len DeGeneres on our team to raise aware- Jim Becker • Jim Williams of Health, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham media channels will enable you to reach ness that we are on the path to beating this [email protected] Clinton announced that Ellen DeGeneres millions of people with the strong and hope- devastating disease. We at PEPFAR look Executive Editor has been named as a Special Envoy for forward to working with her to deliver a Jim Becker ful message that we can win this fight.” [email protected] Global AIDS Awareness. “I’m honored to have been chosen by positive and hopeful message that we can Managing Editor In this role, Ms. DeGe- Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton work together to put an end to AIDS.” Dana LaRocca neres will use her celebrity as Special Envoy for Global AIDS aware- Through “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” [email protected] platform to raise aware- ness. The fight against AIDS is something Ms. DeGeneres reaches millions of people Production Director ness about the global fight that has always been close to my heart. every day, including 8 million followers on Bill Andriette against AIDS. In a letter to And I’m happy that I can use my platform Twitter and 5.8 million Facebook fans. On Sales Director Ms. DeGeneres, Secretary and off screen, the Emmy award-winning Mary Taylor to educate people and spread hope. Now, [email protected] Clinton stated, “By lend- if you’ll excuse me, I have to go look up entertainer is involved in several humani- ellen Leather Columnist ing us your energy, com- DeGeneres what “envoy” means,” said talk show host tarian causes including anti-bullying; ani- Rodney Burger passion, and star power mal rescue and rehabilitation; and breast Ellen DeGeneres. Contributing Writers to serve as our Special Envoy for Global Ambassador Eric Goosby, head of the cancer awareness. Ellen has previously Shawn Bradley • Cathy Brennan • Terrence Brower • AIDS Awareness, your words will encour- President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Re- worked with the advocacy organization Steve Charing • Jeffrey Clagett • Jeffrey Clouser • Chuck Duncan • Gerry Fisher • Eva Hersh MD • Sam Kunz • Jessica Lemmo • age Americans in joining you to make their lief (PEPFAR), said, “At this historic mo- ONE to raise awareness about the fight Jay Loane • Meredith Moise • Vann Mills • Colin Riley • voices heard in our campaign to achieve an ment in our global fight against AIDS, we against AIDS. t Gregg Shapiro • Graphics Joe Velasquez • Bob Wellington CreaTinG an AIDs-Free Cartoonist ple do become HIV-positive, recent science Warren said that in the coming months, Bruce Garrett (www.brucegarrett.com) GeneRaTion has shown that treatment with anti-retrovi- it would be critical for the Obama Admin- – continued from front page Photographers ral drugs helps prevent the transmission of istration to build on the plan that she out- Bruce Garrett • Jay W Photos • Justin Nixon the virus to others. Effective treatment of a lined. “This is truly a new era in the AIDS millions of people alive.” Web Editor person living with HIV reduces the risk of response, with unprecedented opportuni- Anja Saine She said that in Sub-Saharan Africa, transmission to a partner by 96%. ties. Research has brought us a host of new [email protected] where 60 percent of the people with HIV Managed Web Services In her remarks, Secretary Clinton is- ways to prevent HIV, but we have a long The Fusio Group are female, it has left a generation to grow sued a specific call to action to the world to way to go before realizing their full poten- 866-322-7498, www.thefusiogroup.com up without mothers, fathers and teachers.