Thursday, January 12, 2012

State of Georgia Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission Program, 10 am at the State Capitol, North Wing, Atlanta. Free and Open to the Public. For more information contact: The Georgia Martin Luther King, Jr., King Holiday Commission at 404-463-1343

“A King Celebration” Concert with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, 8:00 pm at the Atlanta Symphony Hall. Open to the Public. Ticketed Event – General Admission: $55.00 – $125.00. The 20th annual musical tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. honors the legacy of Dr. King in words and music and features the Orchestra with the Morehouse  and Spellman College Glee Clubs.  For more information contact: or (404) 733-4900 or visit www.atlantasymphony.org; or aso-info@woodruffcenter.org

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Breakfast, 9 am at St. Philip AME Church with keynote speaker, Dr. Floyd Flake, pastor of the Greater Allen AME Cathedral of New York. Enjoy a free breakfast, but reservations are required. For more information, call Saint Philip AME Church at (404) 371- 0749 or www.saintphilip.org

Body Spirit and Mind King Commemorative Health and Fitness Fair, 9 am – 4 pm. at Andrew and Walter Young Family YMCA.  Free and open to the public. Join hundreds of Atlantans in the “Looking Good and Feeling Healthy” health fair as a call to action to take better care of ourselves. For more information, call Blanche Payne at (404) 523- 9622.

The Annual “Salute to Greatness” Awards Dinner at the Hyatt Regency, Downtown Atlanta.  5:30 pm Reception – 6:30 pm Dinner. Tickets – $250- $5,000. The Salute to Greatness Awards Dinner is the King Center’s primary fundraising initiative. The award recognizes individuals who exemplify excellence in leadership and have demonstrated a commitment to the principles of Dr. King. For more information Contact: Judy Hanenkrat at (404) 526-8974 or jhanenkrat.thekingcenter.org

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Dr. King Weekend “Discovering the New Possibilities”, 11 am at Saint Philip AME Church featuring keynote speaker, Dr. Cornell West, University Professor at Princeton University.  For more information, call (404) 371- 0749 or www.saintphilip.org

Body Spirit and Mind King Commemorative Health and Fitness Fair, 1 pm – 4 pm at Andrew and Walter Young Family YMCA. Free and open to the Public Join them for a second day of healthy life styles in honor of the King Holiday. For more information, call Blanche Payne at (404) 523- 9622.

The King Center Book Signing, 3 pm – 5 pm at the King Center, Freedom Hall Auditorium, Free and Open to the public. Dr. Christine King Farris and Dr. Angela Farris Watkins will autograph their published books which includes, “March On”, “My Brother Martin”, and “My Uncle Martin’s Big Heart.” For more information Contact: Barbara Harrison at (404) 526- 8911 or programs@thekingcenter.org

Monday, January 16, 2012

The Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Commemorative Service, 10 am at Ebenezer Baptist Church – Horizon Sanctuary. Free and Open to the Public (Limited Seating). The spiritual hallmark of the King Holiday Observance Week. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III, Senior Pastor of Friendship West Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas. On this day, The King Center encourages the world to engage in volunteer service in tribute to the work and life of Dr. King. For more information, contact: Barbara Harrison at (404) 526- 8911 or programs@thekingcenter.org

King Holiday March and Rally, 10 am. The Rally is held on Auburn Avenue in the King National Park Area. The march  is from Peachtree Street to Jackson Street. To participate in the March call or email (404)614 – 3233 or cleoorange@bellsouth.net

Hosea Feed the Hungry 41^st Annual King Holiday Dinner, 10am – 4 pm at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park. Celebrate the holiday by enjoying dinner with thousands of other in observance of Dr. King’s vision of love, unity and service to the poor. For more information, visit www.hoseafeedthehungry.com

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration 10 am, at Zion Hill Baptist church. Come out and enjoy the services and The Martin Luther King Jr. Art Showcase. Bring your work if you are an artist (amateur, professional, student, etc.etc.). Guest speaker, Rev. Dr. Aaron L. Parker. Donate a new blanket or make a $10 donation to help our homeless brothers and sisters. The church will be accepting blankets through the month of January. For more information contact Ellen Miller at ellenmil@gmail.com or call (404) 625- 5347. Volunteer to distribute blankets by contacting Youlanda Robinson at youlonda.g.robinson@delta.com.

King’s Birthday Celebration at 10:30 at Imagine It! The children’s Museum in downtown Atlanta. A kid-friendly event to let little imaginations celebrate the legacy and visions of one of the greatest heroes of our time. Children will make their very own “Live the Dream” Wall Hanging.

MLK March and Rally, 1:15 pm line up, 2 pm start time, at the King Center. Georgia Democrats are inviting you to participate in their MLK Day March. It begins at Baker and Peachtree Streets, and runs down Auburn Ave. to the King Center. There will be a rally immediately after at the King Center. For more information, contact the Democratic Party of Georgia at volunteer@georgiademocrat.org or call (678) 278- 2012.

Dekalb NAACP King Parade and Rally, 12:30 pm at Champion Theme Middle School in Stone Mountain. Bring your family to a downtown parade along Main Street at 12:30 in honor of Dr. King’s legacy. A Peace Rally follows the parade inside the Champion Theme Middle School Gymnasium on Mimona Drive. For more information, call Sara Copelin-wood at (404) 371- 1490 at www.schoolsandcommunity@yahoo.com

Georgia Gwizzlies MLK Day Game vs. East Point Jaguars, 1:30 pm at Grant Park in Atlanta. Bring the entire family to enjoy the exciting action between Atlanta’s semi-Pro ABA Basketball Teams as they compete in the  annual Charity King Observance Game. 

From King to Obama-DuBois and back again, 10 am – 6 pm at the Auburn Avenue Research Library. Enjoy an outstanding art exhibition of art focusing on the African American socio-historical experience in our country. .

The King Day of Service Project, All day, Free and Open to the Public. Sponsored by Hands on Atlanta, this offers and opportunity for people commit themselves to make a difference on this holiday by participating in community service projects in honor of Dr. King. For more information contact: Hands On Atlanta at (404) 979-2800 or www.handsonatlanta.org

Body Spirit and Mind King Commemorative Health and Fitness Fair, 8 am – 10am at Andrew and Walter Young Family YMCA. Free and open to the Public Join them for a third day of healthy life styles in honor of the King Holiday. Keynote speaker, Dan Sims, Principal Tri-Cities High School. For more information, call Blanche Payne at (404) 523- 9622.

Get tested. Practice celibacy, but if that’s not for you, then practice safe sex. The new HIV infection numbers are discouraging. Black women are more than 15 times more likely to get the disease as white women. Black women are 3 times more likely to get the HIV infection than Latino women.

Today is World Aids Day. It gives us another chance to do our part to get rid of this  deadly epidemic in the Black Community. Get tested today, and take a friend with you. Then, tweet, text and facebook those you know to encourage them to get tested.

Free HIV tests are available at the locations below.

1.  Dekalb County Board of Health

www.dekalbhealth.net

www.dekcsb.org

404- 508- 7866

When: December 1, 2011 (Thursday) 9 am until 4pm

Where: DeKalb Addiction Clinic

455 Winn Way

Decatur,  GA 30030

2.  Empowerment Resource Center

www.empowerwomen.org

404- 526- 1145

When –  December 1, 2011 (Thursday) 11 am until 3 pm

Where – Empowerment Resource Center

236 Auburn Ave Ste 200

Atlanta, GA 30303

3. Aid Atlanta

www.aidatlanta.org

404- 870- 7700 or 1-800- 551- 2728

Call for other testing locations that may be closer to you

When – December 1, 2011 (Thursday)  12 noon until 7 pm

Where – Aid Atlanta, Inc

1605 Peachtree Street

Atlanta, GA 30309

4. Positive Impact

www.positiveimpact-atl.org

404- 589- 9040

When –  December 1, 2011 (Thursday) 10 am until  7 pm

Where – Positive Impact Incorporated Headquarters

60 11^Th Street

Atlanta, GA 30309

5. The Stand, Inc

www.standinc.com

404- 284- 9878

When –  December 1, 2011 (Thursday) 8:30 am until 5 pm

Where – Stand, Inc.

3423 Covington Drive. Ste D

Decatur, GA 30032

6. Saint Josephs Mercy Care Services

www.mercycareservices.org

678- 843- 8500

When – (Every Monday)  8:30 am until 3:30 pm

Where – Saint Josephs Mercy Care Services

424 Decatur Street

Atlanta, GA 30312

When – (Every Tuesday) 8:30 am until 3:30 pm

Where – Saint Josephs Mercy Care Services

424 Decatur Street

Atlanta, GA 30312

When – (Every Wednesday) 8:30 am until 3:30 pm

Where – Saint Josephs Mercy Care Services

424 Decatur Street

Atlanta, GA 30312

7. National AIDS Education and Services for Minorities Incorporated

www.naesm.org

404 – 691- 8880

When –   December 1, 2011 (Monday) 10 am until 1:30 pm

Where – Atlanta City Hall Atrium

55 Trinity Ave. SW

Atlanta, GA 30303

When –  December 1, 2011 (Thursday)  2 am until 5 pm

Where – National AIDS Ed/Services for Minorities

2140 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.

Atlanta, GA 30310

8. Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness

www.fultoncountygahealth.org

404-613-1468

When – December 1, 2011 (Thursday) from 9 m until 3 pm

Free HIV and Syphilis testing Available

Where – The Aldredge Health Center

9999 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive

Atlanta, GA 30303

    But don’t despair; Georgia is also #1 when it comes to entrepreneurship. Also note, Georgia ranks #2 in the country for the highest number of black-owned businesses.

   The best way to jump-start a business is to go digital, according to Internet Guru, Jay Fisha of Jayfisha.com. He advises entrepreneurs to determine operating and marketing costs and most importantly, come up with the best strategy to market your business.  For most cases, Jay Fisha suggests Mobile App Development and Internet marketing, due to the popularity of mobile app production. You’ll be able to brand your business to millions of potential customers through their mobile devices, I-pads and Tablets through the Android, Apple or Jay Fisha App market.  For more information on business marketing through apps, visit www.jayfisha.com.

    The World Wide Web offers a variety of ways to further expose your business. Most notably, networking through social media such as Facebook and Twitter offers an extremely effective way to expand your reach.

    Secondly save money! In fact, saving as much money as possible should never be underestimated when it comes to achieving success, according to Gene Marks, New York Times Columnist and small business owner. He advises for you to take advantage of technology to help you save money. For example, you can host your company’s phone system virtually on line with www.grasshopper.com for a small fee instead of paying monthly expensive phone bills.

    Free is a wonderful word. Take advantage of free consultations and free advice to help steer clear of fatal business mistakes.   Score.org is a partially funded organization that’s staffed by retired executives that offer confidential mentoring for your specific business plans. Score has an office in Atlanta.  

    Thirdly, if you decide you need funding, the Small Business Association has information on a multitude of business loans, grants, and financial assistance. Keep in mind, you’ll need to have a good business plan to apply for a business loan. The SBA will have business plan templates to choose from to help you write the best plan. Also, to keep up to speed with trends in your field, go to www.sba.gov  at any time for on-line training designed to keep entrepreneurs ready for new challenges.

The job fair is today, September 19^th, from 12 noon to 4 pm. Dress to impress, and bring you resumes to 572 Edgewood Ave. Ste 116, Atlanta, Georgia 30312. Be prepared for an immediate interview.  For more information call 404- 215- 7005.

Professional dress is required. No jeans, sneakers or shorts.  Serious job seekers who want to increase their chances of employment should bring at least 25 copies of their resume to this event.

                                                The 51^ST Atlanta Diversity & Professional Career Fair

                                                                            Cobb Galleria Centre

                                                                           Two Galleria Parkway

                                                                             Atlanta, GA 30039

                                                                Wednesday, September 14, 2011

                                                                            10 am until 2 pm

                       Call 770- 955 – 8000 or visit  www.diversityhiringexpos.com for details.

Companies participating include: The Boeing Company, Drive Time, DeVry University, DiversityHiringExpos.com, Genuine Parts Company – NAPA, Georgia Army National Guard, Georgia Department of Labor, MetLife Financial Group, MSC Industrial Supply, Organo Gold International, Primerica Financial Services, Sears Holding Corporation, Shorter University, Schwan’s Home Service, TMX Finance, US Navy, US Drug Enforcement Administration, VIRTUOUS Career Services, Waddell & Reed

Friday
DragonCon Events, Hotel District, Downtown Atlanta

Black Gay Pride Events, Melia hotel, Midtown

Nascar Labor Day Legends Invitational, 2:30 pm, Atlanta Motor Speedway

Braves v. Los Angeles Dodgers, 7:30 pm, Turner Field

Georgia State University vs. Clark Atlanta University, 7:30 pm, Georgia Dome

Saturday
Black Gay Pride Events, Melia hotel, Midtown

DragonCon Parade, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Auburn Avenue (between Park Place and Peachtree Street)

Ludacris “Luda Weekend” Block Party, 1 pm, Clark Atlanta University Student Center

Bud Light Downtown Touchdown Concert, Noon to 5 p.m., Centennial Olympic Park

Nascar Great Clips 300, 7:30 pm, Atlanta Motor Speedway

Decatur Book Fair, 9 am to 6 pm, 101 East Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030

Isley Brothers Concert, 7 pm, Chastain Park Amphitheatre, Atlanta

Stone Mountain “Every Day Heroes Celebration”, Stone Mountain – Memorial Lawn

University of Georgia v. Boise State University, 8 p.m., Georgia Dome

Braves v. Los Angeles Dodgers, 7:10 p.m., Turner Field

Sunday
Black Gay Pride Events, Melia hotel, Midtown

DragonCon Events, Hotel District, Downtown Atlanta

Braves v. Los Angeles Dodgers, 1:35 p.m., Turner Field

Decatur Book Fair, 11 am to 6 pm, 101 East Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030

Stone Mountain “Every Day Heroes Celebration”, Stone Mountain – Memorial Lawn

Ludacris “LudaWeekend” Celebrity Basketball Game, 3 pm, Morehouse College Forbes Arena

Nascar Fast Cars & Guitars featuring Lynyrd Skynrd, 5 pm, Atlanta Motor Speedway

Nascar Sprint AdvoCare 500, 7:30 pm, Atlanta Motor Speedway

Monday
Black Gay Pride Events, Melia hotel, Midtown

DragonCon Events, Hotel District, Downtown Atlanta

Stone Mountain “Every Day Heroes Celebration”, Stone Mountain – Memorial Lawn

Georgia Congressmen John Lewis and Hank Johnson along with The Congressional Black Caucus are in Atlanta TODAY, with more than 100 companies who are taking resumes, applications and ready to hire. They are at Atlanta Technical College. Registration starts at 8 am. Congressman John Lewis says this jobs event is one of five in major urban cities to help reduce the destructive high unemployment rates. Also concerned, Congressman Hank Johnson who believes targeted initiatives should be discussed to help minority communities. The general unemployment rate in Georgia is 10.1%, but African Americans suffer 16% unemployment. The problem is more staggering when it comes to black males, who suffer 35-45% joblessness. 

Hope is here. 

The Congressional Black Caucus “For the People” Jobs Tour –Atlanta, August 18
Congressman John Lewis, Congressman Hank Johnson, Hosts
Atlanta Technical College
1560 Metropolitan Pkwy SW
Atlanta, GA 30310 

What to bring to the event:  

1. First, bring a great attitude. You have less than 4 seconds to make a first impression. Your attitude is the greatest influence on the impression you make. Solid eye contact and a strong handshake are a must. 

2.  Bring several copies of your resume on good quality paper. Make sure that you check for grammar and spelling errors. Show that you take the job fair as seriously as the recruiting companies. 

3.  Depending on the job you’re after, you may wish to bring a portfolio with samples of your work. Bring your sense of flexibility along… there are likely to be many suitable vacancies. 

4.  Finally, along with a positive attitude, the most important thing to bring is a point of view. That is, think from an employer’s point of view. Companies want to recruit the best staff to drive their companies forward. They’ll be pleased to meet with you to discuss opportunities; however you should be ready to sell yourself to them. 

Participating Employers: 

AES Management Corp 

Aflac 

AJ Automotive Group 

AT&T 

Atlanta Workforce Development Agency 

Bell 

Braxton Educational & Technical Cons. 

Center for Families & Children 

Cintas 

Cleveland Catholic Charities 

Cleveland Municipal Court 

Coca Cola 

Corrections Corp of America 

Cuyahoga Community College 

Cuyahoga County 

Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing 

Delaware North Company Sport Service 

Embassy Suites Hotel 

Employment Connection 

Fannie May Confections Brands, Inc 

Farmers Insurance Group 

Fifth Third Bank 

First Merit 

General Electric 

General Motors 

Google 

GrafTech 

Greater Cleveland RTA 

Greater Cleveland Veterans Business Resource Council 

Green City Growers Cooperative 

H&R Block 

Intel 

Jeanology Clothing Store 

JPMorgan Chase 

KeyBank 

Kraft 

Lincoln College of Technology 

Lincoln Electric 

Louis Stokes VA Medical Center 

Lowes 

Magna 

Marathon Oil 

Marriott 

McDonald’s 

McKesson 

NewsCorp 

NextEra Energy, Inc 

Palladium Health Care 

PepsiCo 

Pfizer 

Pizza Hut 

Plain Dealer Publishing Co 

Planned Parenthood 

Popeyes Chicken and Biscuits 

Primerica 

Progressive Insurance 

Rite Aid Corporation 

Rosetta 

Roush Industries 

Shamrock Staffing 

Sherwin-Williams 

Speedway 

Sprint 

St. John Medical Center 

St. Vincent Charity Medical Center 

Starbucks 

State Farm 

SunTrust Bank 

Target 

The Federal Metal Company 

The Lube Stop, Inc 

The Protective Group, Inc 

Thermo Fisher Scientific 

United Credit Education 

United Rentals 

United States Marine Corps 

UPS 

Urban League of Greater Cleveland 

US Customs and Border Protection 

USDA 

US Coast Guard 

Vector Technical Inc 

Verizon 

Wal-Mart 

Wayne County Airport Authority 

Wells Fargo 

WJBK Fox 2 

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Congressmen John Lewis and Hank Johnson along with The Congressional Black Caucus have launched a “For the People” Jobs Initiative to get 10,000 people hired.  Congressman Hank Johnson says the CBC gained corporation from hundreds of companies and employers who want to recruit new workers. They will be at various job fairs including Atlanta, on August 18, 2011.  Congressman John Lewis says, the national job tour is in response to the alarming high unemployment rates in Black America. According to labor statistics the general unemployment rate is around 9.2%. It’s about 16% for blacks and more specifically, 40% for young black men. However many activists claim the true unemployment number for the African-American community is much more staggering. They say when you consider the many people who can not claim unemployment benefits; then the Black unemployment number is more like 30% for blacks and 50% for young black men.

The Congressional Black Caucus has launched Major Job Fairs, Town Hall Meetings.

First to link the unemployed with companies looking to hire and secondly to get your opinion about critical jobs legislation for this country.

Dates and Locations
August 8
Congresswoman Marcia Fudge, Host
Cleveland State University – Student Center
2121 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44115

August 16
Congressmen John Conyers and Hansen Clarke, Hosts
Wayne County Community College, Downtown Campus
1001 W. Fort St., Detroit, MI, 48211

August 18
Congressman John Lewis, Congresman Hank Johnson, Hosts
Atlanta Technical College
1560 Metropolitan Pkwy SW
Atlanta, GA 30310

August 22-23
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, Host
James L. Knight Center, Downtown Miami
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
1140 NW 62nd Street
Miami, FL 33150-4219

August 30-31
Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Host
Southwest College

What to bring to the event:

1. First, bring a great attitude. You have less than 4 seconds to make a first impression. Your attitude is the greatest influence on the impression you make.

Solid eye contact and a strong handshake are a must.

2.  Bring several copies of your resume on good quality paper. Make sure that you check for grammar and spelling errors. Show that you take the job fair as seriously as the recruiting companies.

3.  Depending on the job you’re after, you may wish to bring a portfolio with samples of your work. Bring your sense of flexibility along… there are likely to be many suitable vacancies.

4.  Finally, along with a positive attitude, the most important thing to bring is a point of view. That is, think from an employer’s point of view. Companies want to recruit the best staff to drive their companies forward. They’ll be pleased to meet with you to discuss opportunities; however you should be ready to sell yourself to them.

Participating Employers:

AES Management Corp

Aflac

AJ Automotive Group

AT&T

Atlanta Workforce Development Agency

Bell

Braxton Educational & Technical Cons.

Center for Families & Children

Cintas

Cleveland Catholic Charities

Cleveland Municipal Court

Coca Cola

Corrections Corp of America

Cuyahoga Community College

Cuyahoga County

Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing

Delaware North Company Sport Service

Embassy Suites Hotel

Employment Connection

Fannie May Confections Brands, Inc

Farmers Insurance Group

Fifth Third Bank

First Merit

General Electric

General Motors

Google

GrafTech

Greater Cleveland RTA

Greater Cleveland Veterans Business Resource Council

Green City Growers Cooperative

H&R Block

Intel

Jeanology Clothing Store

JPMorgan Chase

KeyBank

Kraft

Lincoln College of Technology

Lincoln Electric

Louis Stokes VA Medical Center

Lowes

Magna

Marathon Oil

Marriott

McDonald’s

McKesson

NewsCorp

NextEra Energy, Inc

Palladium Health Care

PepsiCo

Pfizer

Pizza Hut

Plain Dealer Publishing Co

Planned Parenthood

Popeyes Chicken and Biscuits

Primerica

Progressive Insurance

Rite Aid Corporation

Rosetta

Roush Industries

Shamrock Staffing

Sherwin-Williams

Speedway

Sprint

St. John Medical Center

St. Vincent Charity Medical Center

Starbucks

State Farm

SunTrust Bank

Target

The Federal Metal Company

The Lube Stop, Inc

The Protective Group, Inc

Thermo Fisher Scientific

United Credit Education

United Rentals

United States Marine Corps

UPS

Urban League of Greater Cleveland

US Customs and Border Protection

USDA

US Coast Guard

Vector Technical Inc

Verizon

Wal-Mart

Wayne County Airport Authority

Wells Fargo

WJBK Fox 2

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RELATED: To be young, gifted, black and unemployed

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After the stars polish you for prime time, you’ll compete in front of America for the Grand Prize! Applicants must be legal US citizens and at least 16 years old.

Register as soon as possible  at http://www.nbc.com/the-voice/about/casting/ 

You’ll get an  “Artist Audition Pass” and you’ll be given a specific day and time designated for you to try out.  

Auditions will be held downtown at the Atlanta Convention Center at America’s Mart, located at 240 Peachtree Street NW in downtown Atlanta.

Good Luck!

The Fulton County Division of Nursing is holding “Vaccination Rush Weeks” to administer required school entry vaccinations.  A back to school vaccination kick off will take place Saturday, July 30^th from 9 am until 3 pm at the North Fulton Service Center, located at 7741 Roswell Road in Sandy Springs, GA 30328.

Back-to-School Rush Weeks will be held August 1 – 5 and August 8 – 12 from 8:30am – 4:00 pm at the following vaccination zones:   

• North Fulton Health Center – 3155 Royal Drive, Atlanta 30022
• Center for Health and Rehabilitation – 365 Boulevard, Atlanta 30312
• Adamsville Health Center – 3699 Bakers Ferry, SW, Atlanta 30331
• College Park Health Center – 1920 John E. Wesley Ave., College Park 30337 

Take advantage of the Rush Weeks and be ready for school.  For more information, call (404) 730-1211 for health center locations.  Log-on to www.fultoncountygahealth.org for more information on required immunizations.

We are greater than AIDS. This disease is devastating the African-American community, mostly because too many of us are ignoring the crisis.

Too many of us are ignoring our responsibility to get tested to help protect ourselves and our families. More than 76-percent of new aids cases in Georgia belong to black people. Do you part to help stop the spread.

Get tested. Free, painless tests are available today!

Free HIV Testing Times  for National HIV Testing Day 2011

1. Dekalb County Board of Health

www.dekalbhealth.net

404- 508- 7866

When –  June 24, 2011 (Friday) 12 noon until 4 pm

Where – South DeKalb Mall

2801 Candler Rd.

Decatur, GA 30034

1. Empowerment Resource Center

www.empowerwomen.org

404- 526- 1145

When –  June 24, 2011 (Friday) 10 am until 2 pm

Where – Good Sumaritan Health Center

1015 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy

Atlanta, GA 30318

When –  June 27, 2011 (Monday) 10 am until 4 pm

Where – Empowerment Resource Center

236 Auburn Ave Ste 200

Atlanta, GA 30303

1. Aid Atlanta

www.aidatlanta.org

404- 870- 7700 or 1-800- 55- 2728

When – June 24, 2011 (Friday) 1 pm until 7:30 pm

Where – Underground Atlanta

50 Upper Alabama Street

Atlanta, GA 30309

When – June 24, 2011 (Friday) 10 am until 2 pm

Where – Mexican Consulate

1700 Chantilly Drive

Atlanta, GA 30324

When – June 25, 2011 (Saturday) 9:30 am until 1:30 pm

Where – Higher Living Community Impact Center

2450 Mount Zion Parkway Ste 400

Jonesboro, GA 30236

When – June 25, 2011 (Saturday) 10 am until 2 pm

Where – Latin American Association

2750 Buford Highway NE

Atlanta, GA 30324

When – June 26, 2011 (Sunday) 1 pm until 7 pm

Where – Piedmont Park

12^th & Piedmont Ave.

Atlanta, GA 30307

When – June 27, 2011 (Monday) 12 pm until 7 pm

Where – Aid Atlanta, Inc

1605 Peachtree Street

Atlanta, GA 30309

1. Positive Impact

www.positiveimpact-atl.org

404- 589- 9040

When –  June 24, 2011 (Friday) 10 am until 5 pm

Where – Positive Impact Incorporated

139 Ralph McGill Blvd NE Ste 301

Atlanta, GA 30308

When – June 25, 2011 (Saturday) 10 am until 2 pm

Where – Positive Impact Incorporated

139 Ralph McGill Blvd NE Ste 301

Atlanta, GA 30308

When – June 27, 2011 (Monday) 10 am until 7 pm

Where – Positive Impact Incorporated

139 Ralph McGill Blvd NE Ste 301

Atlanta, GA 30308

1. The Stand, Inc

www.standinc.com

404- 284- 9878

When –  June 27, 2011 (Monday) 7:30 until 5 pm

Where – Stand, Inc.

3423 Covington Drive. Ste D

Decatur, GA 30032

1. Saint Josephs Mercy Care Services

www.mercycareservices.org

678- 843- 8500

When – June 27, 2011 (Monday) 8 am until 4 pm

Where – Saint Josephs Mercy Care Services

424 Decatur Street

Atlanta, GA 30312

When – June 28, 2011 (Tuesday) 8 am until 4 pm

Where – Saint Josephs Mercy Care Services

424 Decatur Street

Atlanta, GA 30312

When – June 29, 2011 (Wednesday) 8 am until 4 pm

Where – Saint Josephs Mercy Care Services

424 Decatur Street

Atlanta, GA 30312

1. National AIDS Education and Services for Minorities Incorporated

www.naesm.org

404 – 691- 8880

When –   June 27, 2011 (Monday) 9 am until 4:30 pm

Where – National AIDS Ed/Services for Minorities

2140 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.

Atlanta, GA 30310

When – June 28, 2011 (Tuesday) 9 am until 4:30 pm

Where – National AIDS Ed/Services for Minorities

2140 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.

Atlanta, GA 30310

When – June 29, 2011 (Wednesday) 9 am until 4:30 pm

Where – National AIDS Ed/Services for Minorities

2140 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.

Atlanta, GA 30310

When – June 30, 2011 (Thursday) 9 am until 4:30 pm

Where – National AIDS Ed/Services for Minorities

2140 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.

Atlanta, GA 30310

When – July 1, 2011 (Friday) 9 am until 4:30 pm

Where – National AIDS Ed/Services for Minorities

2140 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.

Atlanta, GA 30310

1. Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness

www.fultoncountygahealth.org

www.themallwestend.com

404-730-1468 or 678-843-8930

When – June 27, 2011 (Monday) 8:30 am until 7 pm

Where – The Mall West End

850 Oak Street

Atlanta, GA 30310

1. DeKalb Community Services Board

www.dekcsb.org

404- 508- 7875 or 404- 508- 6430

When – June 27, 2011 (Monday) 8 am until 4 pm

Where – DeKalb Addiction Clinic

455 Winn Way

Decatur,  GA 30030

Monday, May 16, 2011 at 6 pm

a. South Fulton Service Center
    5600 Stonewall Tell Rd.
    College Park, GA 30349

b. Fulton County Government Center
    141 Pryor Street
    Atlanta, GA  30303

Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 6 pm

a. DeKalb Maloof Auditorium
   1300 Commerce Drive
   Decatur, GA  30030

b. North Fulton Service Center
    7741 Roswell Road
    Sandy Springs, GA  30350