Category Archives: The Campus Tour
HBCU Study Suggests More Accessible Testing Sites
A study on students at Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU), led by Dr. Nanetta Payne of Jackson State University, was published in the December 2006 issue of the Journal of the National Medical Association. A posting on Medical News Now … Continue reading
HIV Testing On College Campuses
On your college/university campus, do you have a location where you can take an HIV test? Is that location your Health Center? Are there other locations on campus that offer HIV testing? Knowing your status is a key element in … Continue reading
Unprotected Sex — Is It Worth The Risk?
I have had several discussions (in person & online) where people choose to have unprotected sex. People justified their decision for unprotected sex for many reasons: – I’m married – I’m in a committed relationship – It’s only oral sex – I … Continue reading
The Passion —-
I launched The Red Ribbon Passion Project because of my passion for advocacy and desire to reach out and help others. In 2003, I became HIV positive and immediately decided to be open about my status and not let stigma, fear, … Continue reading
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Bruce E. Smail is a student advocate. He has served students of color, LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning) students, and people living with HIV/AIDS. With over 20 years of professional experience, Smail’s career in higher education as well as his … Continue reading
Enhancing Campus HIV/AIDS Dialogue
The 2008 HIV Surveillance Report is an annual reminder that our work on HIV/AIDS is not complete. Many communities, including our college students, are at high risk for HIV. As higher education professionals, we share a passion for student development. … Continue reading
Think About These HIV Statistics…
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention’s latest 2008 HIV Surveillance Report indicated an estimated total of 41,269 new cases of HIV infection in 37 states with confidential name-based HIV infection reporting. Key differences in age, race/ethnicity, mode of transmission, and … Continue reading
A New Blog — The Red Ribbon Passion Project
Social Justice Consultants LLC is pleased to launch a new blog space for The Red Ribbon Passion Project. This is an exciting new initiative to increase HIV/AIDS dialogue, prevention, and support for people living with HIV/AIDS. It is our hope that … Continue reading
