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PR Newswire - December 6, 1995
The FACTS impacting women and children of color:
-- African Americans constitute 12% of the United States population, yet represent over 31% of the nation's AIDS epidemic
-- 80% of all children and 74% of all women with AIDS in America are Black or Latino
-- In the next four years, more than 125,000 children will be orphaned or left behind as a result of losing one or both parents to AIDS, 80% (10,000) of whom will be Black or Latino.
"NO LONGER CAN WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF COLOR CONTINUE TO BE 70% OF THE EPIDEMIC, BUT ONLY 10% OF THE FUNDING"
The convening of the White House Conference on AIDS occurs at a critical juncture in the nation's battle against AIDS. It is a national challenge that requires the involvement of all Americans. It signifies the first time any of our nation's Presidents have put AIDS on the national agenda.
For interviews with Debra Fraser-Howze in Washington, D.C., call:
White House Information Office: 202-456-6409 National AIDS Policy Office: 202-785-3564
The New York City-based National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS (BLCA) is the oldest and largest Black HIV and AIDS advocacy organization of its kind in America. Established in 1987, BLCA's mission is to foster and promote organized indigenous leadership on this issue within African American and urban communities throughout the United States. Debra Fraser-Howze is the Executive Director and CEO of BLCA.
NOTE TO EDITORS: Ms. Fraser-Howze is available for interviews in New York City as of December 11, 1995.
CONTACT: C. Ottley Strategies, in New York, 212-486-4255 or 212-614-0023, for the National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS. 12:27 EST
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