With so many issues competing for headlines in the news cycle AIDS can sometimes be pushed from the front page.  A new documentary, Endgame: AIDS in Black America attempts to put this deadly disease back on the forefront. 

This new 2-hour PBS documentary, created by Frontline, highlights the devastating effects that AIDS still has in America and in particular the black community.

Many strides have been made in the battle against AIDS worldwide and here in America, but the black community in America is still in big trouble.

Usher Raymond's 11-year-old stepson Kyle Glover has been declared brain dead following a tragic jet-ski accident in Georgia on Friday afternoon.

Kyle, the son of the R&B singer's estranged Tameka Foster, and a 15-year-old girl were sitting on an inner tube, which was being pulled by a boat on Lake Lanier, when they were struck in the head by a jet ski being driven by a 38-year-old man.

Glover has apparently not experienced any brain activity since the accident, and has been unresponsive since he was pulled from the water.

Congratulations to 17-year-old Lia Neal, only the second African American female swimmer to make the Olympic team.

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I believe an understanding of an individual's cultural background is important in establishing an effective working alliance. It also provides many of the areas that are central to understanding the individuals & families' life experiences. For example, attachment issues are critical in developing self-identity in childhood, but also is the source of many of adult issues that are presented in therapy.

I specialize in areas such as: Drug dependency (recovery/treatment); which is connected to a population in which I believe I am most effective with; Adolescents. Men issues, especially men of color, who have been incarcerated, I work effectively with as well. I never wish to exclude any individual in need.

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I am a  Licensed Clinical Social Worker, as well as a State of California Credentialed School Social Worker, specializing in individual, family and group therapy. I maintain a private practice in Oakland, California.

I  graduated from San Jose State University in 2002, with a BA in Social Work, and  in 2004 with an MSW, and Pupil Personnel Service Credentials. For over 7 years , I  have specialized in therapeutic work with adolescents and families. Among my  areas of expertise are Person Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Wellness Coaching.

BCA’s mission is to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS and eliminate health disparities in San Francisco’s Black community and other underserved communities. BCA strives to achieve its mission by providing health and wellness services including, but not limited to, transitional housing, health education, advocacy, health case management and other health-promoting activities.

We have accumulated the depth and breadth of experience to serve the local community as health and outreach needs continue to evolve.

SCHIP provides health insurance to uninsured, low-income children 18 years of age or younger, including those who are homeless. Each state operates SCHIP using its own name. For example, in New Mexico, the program is called New Mexikids, and in Georgia, it’s called PeachCare.  SCHIP Link to Website, Health Insurance for Adults.

Using the Emergency Room as your health care plan will only drive you into the poor house.  Every major city has a Free Clinic and other health care options.