Raising Awareness
Today is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, an occasion to educate more Black people in this country about the risk factors related to HIV transmission and ways to keep yourself safe. On the official website there are links to numerous organizations across the country that provide services at the local level. Get educated, get involved, get tested, get treated.
Next Thursday, February 16, one of New York City’s oldest supportive housing provider for people living with HIV/AIDS, is holding its 18th Annual “Open Your Heart” Auction. It is a celebrity filled, high visibility event with great auction items up for bid. Please support this worthwhile cause. You can buy tickets online.
Unfortunately, at least here in Alexandria, VA, our activities were overshadowed by the funeral of our beloved Mrs. King
Posted by: Roger Pollard at February 7, 2006 6:00 PMI am proud to say that North Carolina Central University's Marching Sound Machine raised the consciousness of the Capital City with a parade to the legislative building today. I was so proud of them. Shout out to the Screaming Eagles!! Shem hotep.
Posted by: Fratman1906 at February 7, 2006 9:22 PMBailey House "Open Your Heart" Auction
HOUSE*HOME*HOPE
February 16
The worlds of art, design and fashion will converge at 18th Annual “Open Your Heart” Auction. This high-energy evening of charity, brings New Yorkers out to bid on photography, paintings, furnishings, fashion and much more, all in support of Bailey House, New York's oldest HIV/AIDS housing provider.
This year’s auction will feature a vast array of items, including a Susan Lucci-guided tour of the “All My Children” set, Carson Kreesley, Doug Wilson and Keith Boykin exclusive packages, Martha Stewart Signature Collection 4-piece bedroom set, fine art and photography, couture, home furnishings, travel, entertainment and dining packages, accommodations at hotels around the world, and tickets to the hottest Broadway shows.
Have your photo taken with Abercrombie and Fitch's newest coverboy Maxwell Zagorski or a personal portrait by photographer Chris Makos.
Honorary co-chairs of the auction are Oscar® winner Susan Sarandon, Tony® Award winner Natasha Richardson, Jesse L. Martin (Law and Order & Rent), TV - All My Children's Susan Lucci, Jeff Branson and Thorston Kaye, and photographers Chris Makos, Jed Root, and Paul Solberg.
Co-chairs are Marc Levine and Jimmy Markee.
Sponsors include: M*A*C Viva Glam, Solgar Vitamin and Herbs, Jed Root Inc., In-Style Magazine, JP Morgan Chase, Anthony Garden Boutique, LTD, ABC News, Lawrence Scott Events, and Martha Stewart Living.
When: Thursday, February 16
6:30 pm (VIP reception), 7:30 pm-auction begins
Where: The Puck Building
295 Lafayette Street (corner of Lafayette and Houston), Manhattan
Tickets: From $150-$2,500
To purchase tickets: call 212-633-2500 ext. 270 or log onto: www.baileyhouse.org/auction