PROPOSAL FOR A 2-DAY EVENT FOR THE 30-YEAR COMMEMORATION OF

HIV-AIDS (1981-2011)

• A RETROSPECTIVE AND A LOOK FORWARD -

INTRODUCTION

Whereas,

1. As per the last 2010 USA Census, there are 200,000 African-Immigrants in the city of New York,

2. HIV-AIDS has disproportionally affected the Black community worldwide,

3. 2011 has been designated by the United Nations and the US Congress as the International Year for People of African Descent,

4. September has been proclaimed for the first time this year as African Heritage Month by a dozen US governors and counting,

5. December 01^st is World AIDS Day,

6. December is HIV/AIDS Awareness Month

7. And 2011 marks the 30^th year since the declaration of the first findings of HIV-AIDS cases in the United States,

African Cultural Center Inc., and partners have therefore decided to propose and put together a very special two-day event to commemorate this momentous time in the history of HIV-AIDS.

This series of events will represent and include:

1) A retrospective of where we have been and how far we have come in the fight against this disease.

2) An analysis towards a more culturally sensitive education campaign, targeted information, and outreach of African immigrant communities in New York.

3) A reflection on strategies and means to achieve better awareness, testing, prevention, treatment, and eventual cure of this disease.

4) A celebration of the resilience and survival of those who have been affected by HIV-AIDS.

5) A Fundraising and Food/clothes/shoes Drive to benefit the 15 year-old Cameroonian and internationally recognized organization “Les Centres d’Accueil de l”Espoir” (The Welcome Centers of Hope) whose mission is to take care of orphans whose parents have died of AIDS, to facilitate their education and socio-professional integration in the community, as well as to provide nationwide HIV/AIDS information and prevention services.

1. DATES AND SCHEDULE:

1. Friday December 16^th 2011, 4pm -9pm

-Speeches, Presentations, Testimonies

-Documentary film Screening of “Amours Ameres/Bitter Loves” followed by Q&A with the filmmakers: Award-wining Cameroon Radio and Television (CRTV) anchor and filmmaker Foly Dirane, assisted by filmmaker Steve Patrick Ngagoum

-Artists performances

-Fundraising Art exhibit and Sales, Book Signing and Sales, Silent Auction

-Food/clothes/shoes Drive

-Cocktail reception

2) Saturday December 17^th 2011, DAY EVENT, 9am-4pm

-HEALTH FAIR: On-site HIV rapid testing and counseling; High blood pressure, Cholesterol, Diabetes and BMI (Body Mass Index) screening; Flu shots; Cancer screening, OB-GYN, Medical, Dental, and Eye Care information and referrals

--Documentary film Screening “Amours Ameres/Bitter Loves” followed by Q&A with the filmmakers: Award-winning Cameroon Radio and Television (CRTV) anchor and filmmaker Foly Dirane, assisted by filmmaker Steve Patrick Ngagoum

-Speeches, presentations, testimonies, workshops

-Families and children activities and games

-Artists performances,

-Fundraising Art exhibit and sales, Book Signing and Sales, Silent Auction

-Food/clothes/shoes Drive

-Refreshments

3) Saturday December 17^th 2011, NIGT EVENT, 9pm-4am

-FUNDRAISING-DINNER-GALA-DANCE to benefit Les Centres d’Acceuil de l’Espoir/The Welcome Centers of Hope, a Cameroonian organization working for HIV/AIDS prevention and caring for orphans of AIDS victims.

- Documentary film Screening “Bitter Love” followed by Q&A with the filmmakers: Award-winning Cameroon Radio and Television (CRTV) anchor and filmmaker Foly Dirane, assisted by filmmaker Steve Patrick Ngagoum

-Artists performances, Fashion Show, Ray Fashion by Designer Edith Flore Sando Kemche

-Fundraising Silent Auction, Art exhibit and sales

- Food/clothes/shoes Drive

2. PROPOSED VENUES

1. Bronx Museum or 2^nd Floor Gallery of Harlem State Office Building

(Friday 12/16/11, 4pm-9pm)

2. Bronx Museum or Harlem Commonwealth Council

3. (Saturday 12/17/11, Day event: 10am-5pm)

4. New Song Community Center in Harlem, or House of Joy in the Bronx

(Saturday 12/17/11 Night event: 9pm-4am)

3. ORGANIZER

1. African Cultural Center, Inc., a 501(c)3, not-for-profit organization serving African immigrants in New York www.accenter.org

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