| In 1997, Alameda County's three major non-profit HIV/AIDS organizations that served the African American Community lost signifigant HIV/AIDS funding from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
African American organizations responded to the lack of funding individually, but without success. In an effort to galvanize and organize as a stronger force, African American agencies joined forces to address the issues surrounding the devastating impact of HIV/AIDS on the African American community. As a result, a powerful network of community advocates was created. (read more) |
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