I just got an email notice about a free web seminar with one of the leaders in the field of research on HIV risk among Latino gay men, Dr. Rafael M. Diaz. Here's the notice:
Understanding Latino Gay Men and HIV Risk: A Conversation with Dr. Rafael M Díaz
About this Web Seminar:
Latino gay men continue to be disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS. Acción Mutua will host a web-based seminar to explore the contexts that put Latino gay men at risk for HIV infection/transmission. More importantly, we will discuss factors that help Latino gay men remain safe, healthy and strong and other issues around resiliency.
Who should sign up?
* Anyone working to prevent new infections/transmissions of HIV among Latino gay men and other men of color
* Anyone seeking to understand the social and cultural context of HIV risk
* Anyone who wants to explore what makes Latino gay men resilient in the face of the HIV/AIDS epidemic
Participants in this seminar will discuss:
Ø The social and cultural context of what it means to be a Latino gay man
Ø The impact of racism, homophobia, and poverty on Latino gay men
Ø How to build upon Latino gay men's individual and collective strengths
*Seminar approach:
We encourage participants to submit questions in order to make the seminar interactive and responsive to their particular concerns. Submit questions between now and the day of the seminar to accionmutua@apla.org; entitle theemail "7/25 Seminar Questions."
Details:
This web seminar is FREE. Participants will log in to the appropriate website and call a toll free number to participate in the discussion.
RSVP: Please sign up by email at accionmutua@apla.org
You will receive instructions on how to log in and what number to call after you register.
DATE: Tuesday, July 25, 2006
TIME: 2:00-3:00 pm (Eastern time)
This is a great opportunity for any one interested in knowing more about HIV risk to learn from one of the leaders in the field.
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