AIDS Foundation of Chicago

In this audio excerpt Pete Subkoviak, Policy Associate, AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) chats with Emmy Winner Charlotte Robinson about their mission to lead the fight against HIV/AIDS and improve the lives of people affected by the epidemic. Founded in 1985 by community activists and physicians, the AIDS Foundation of Chicago is a local and national leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS. AFC collaborates with community organizations to develop and improve HIV/AIDS services. Subkoviak also chatted about Obama’s commitment to LGBT issues during his years as an Illinois Senator and recent criticism. AFC is one of the main organizers of the 2009 National LGBTI Health Summit that takes place at the Chicago Hilton and Towers August 14th -18th. This year’s workshops offer an array of topics that will be covered from the aging of the Stonewall generation to new HIV prevention technologies. There will also be workshops on intimate partner violence, transgender health care, biphobia, body image, club drugs, anti-smoking initiatives, sexual racism and bareback sex to Qigong, yoga and meditation. For More Info: 2009lgbtihealth.org Listen to the Full Interview @OUTTAKE VOICES™ AIDS Foundation of Chicago:aidschicago.org