The most popular programs for the HIV/AIDS Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1106 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 20 Jun 2013 11:14:04 GMT HIV/AIDS experts, African-American men living with HIV or AIDS, and policy makers talked about the HIV/AIDS epidemic among African American men. Topics included to the federal and community responses to the epidemic, and reducing the overall stigma in the black community. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293840-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293840-1 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Obama administration officials spoke to reporters and answered questions about the Obama administration efforts on HIV/AIDS issues. Among the issues addressed were lifting the U.S. ban on travel to the U.S. for HIV-positive persons, and efforts to combat homophobia associated with the disease. The event occurred on the eve of World AIDS Day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290312-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290312-1 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the cost of HIV/AIDS medications and monopolies created in the HIV/AIDS drugs market. The focus was particularly on Committee Chair Bernie Sanders (I-VT) bill that, if approved, would lower cost, increase access, eliminate legal barriers to generic competition, and create an annual $3 billion prize for HIV/AIDS drug research. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306014-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306014-1 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke about his national HIV/AIDS strategy which included efforts to cut infection rates by 25 percent in five years by shifting money to help gay and African American men who are at highest risk of contracting the disease. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294494-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294494-2 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about responses by the black community to the HIV/AIDS epidemic among African-American men. Among the issues they addressed were homophobia and the stigma associated with HIV status, access to adequate health care, education programs, the role of the black church, and the need for open dialogue about the epidemic. They also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293840-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293840-2 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Anthony Fauci and others spoke at the 2012 International AIDS Conference. In his speech Dr. Fauci outlined the steps that are necessary for ending the global pandemic. This program was part of the International AIDS Conference. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307198-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307198-1 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Peter Piot, who discovered the Ebola virus and has been on the front lines in the fight against AIDS, talked about his career. Dr. Piot, the founding executive director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), was interviewed by Laurie Garret. He was then joined in discussion by his successor, Mr. Sidibe. They also responded to questions from members of the audience at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306677-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306677-1 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Louis Farrakhan spoke at a dinner at the Ramada Renaissance-Techworld Hotel in tribute to Dr. Abdul Muhammad who had been doing research on the AIDS virus. He talked about the teachings of Elijah Muhammad. He said that, as a race of people, blacks were not where Muhammad had intended for them to be, and that, by honoring Dr. Muhammad they were honoring themselves. Dr. Muhammed talked about his life and issues concerning blacks all around the world. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/27192-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/27192-1 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Fumento talked about his book [The Myth of Heterosexual AIDS: How a Tragedy Has Been Distorted by the Media and Partisan Politics], published by Regnery. The author discussed problems in getting the book published and in getting it distributed because of controversy over AIDS. He described getting interested in the early 1980's myth of missing children and how the media "can terrify the American public with virtually nothing to go on." When he saw the AIDS scare growing he decided to expose myths surrounding the disease. He talked about serving as an AIDS analyst for the Civil Rights Commission and reaction to an article he wrote about conservatives using the AIDS scare to enforce traditional morality. He discussed the animosity and anger that has been directed toward him. He also talked about the groups that benefit from making AIDS "everybody's disease." The author argues that both the numbers of people infected with the AIDS virus and the risks to heterosexuals have been blown out of proportion. Mr. Fumento also asserts that the money spent on AIDS research has been drained from the fight against cancer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11271-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11271-1 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Craig Timberg promotes the theory that Western colonial powers unwittingly sparked the AIDS epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa simply by sending people into remote regions where chimpanzees had carried the virus for millennia without it spreading to humans. Mr. Timberg also argues that Western attempts to stem the epidemic through condom distribution and abstinence campaigns are ineffective because they ignore homegrown African initiatives that focus on stemming the behaviors that spread the virus. Mr. Timberg discussed his assertions with Scott Evertz, a former director of the U.S. Office of National AIDS Policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304543-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304543-1 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Marvelyn Brown talked about and read from her book, [The Naked Truth: Young, Beautiful, and (HIV) Positive] (Amistad; August 19, 2008). She recounted her diagnoses as HIV Positive at the age of 19 and what she felt was the subsequent alienation by her family and community. According to the Center for Disease Control, HIV/AIDS is the leading cause of death for African-American women aged 25-34. Ms. Brown, now 24 years old, works with HIV/AIDS awareness groups to educate people about the disease. Following her presentation she answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281243-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281243-1 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Former President Bill Clinton spoke at the 2012 International AIDS Conference. He stressed the international need to confront the disease to prevent further epidemic. Clinton discussed the changes he has seen in international stigma regarding HIV/AIDS since he was president. He also said that places hit hard from the epidemic, like Africa, have made significant strides towards preventing transmission of the disease. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307295-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307295-3 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Thomas Frieden talked about the current status of the HIV/AIDS pandemic and how U.S. contributions to global efforts tie in with the U.S. domestic response. Following his remarks he responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305033-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305033-1 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Hattoy, political adviser to Democratic presidential candidate Gov. Bill Clinton, and Ms. Glaser, co-founder of the Pediatric AIDS Foundation, addressed the 1992 Democratic National Convention to call for increased attention and funding for research on AIDS. Mr. Hattoy criticized the Bush administration for failing to appreciate the scope of the AIDS epidemic and for ignoring the plight of a large number of Americans due to moral prejudices. In a speech that moved many delegates to tears, Ms. Glaser told the convention delegates of her acquisition of the HIV virus, the transmission of the virus to her children, and the death of her daughter to the disease. She called for an administration that will take action to combat the AIDS epidemic. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/27096-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/27096-1 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Jenna Bush talked about her book [Ana's Story: A Journey of Hope], published by HarperCollins. Written for a young adult audience and illustrated by Mia Baxter, the book is true story is based on her experiences working with UNICEF in Central America. Ana was a seventeen-year-old single mother orphaned at a young age and infected with HIV at birth. Ms. Bush read excerpts from the book and a video from UNICEF and Harper which she had narrated was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202176-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202176-1 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Secretary of State Clinton announced that the U.S. would devote tens of millions of dollars in new funding for HIV-AIDS research, saying the U.S. stands behind the goal of an AIDS-free generation. She also talked about women's issues. Secretary Clinton engaged in indirect dialogue with protestors who disrupted the beginning of her speech. This was part of the International AIDS Conference. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307198-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307198-2 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Hooper talked about his book, [The River: A Journey to the Source of HIV and AIDS], published by Little Brown. In his theory about the origin of AIDS, the author proposes that HIV made the jump from simians to humans via the administration of oral polio vaccine in Africa in the 1950s. After his presentation he answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154059-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154059-1 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT The witnesses urged increased funding for AIDS research and health care. Chairman Boxer called the testimonies, "reports from the front." The witnesses described successful programs and challenges for dealing with AIDS. The committee is developing a budget resolution for federal funding priority of AIDS. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/14098-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/14098-1 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Panelists spoke about HIV/AIDS education and prevention programs to raise awareness of the AIDS epidemic among black men. They focused on current programs and initiatives as well as other proposed campaigns. They also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293840-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293840-3 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Anthony Fauci talked about the advances made by AIDS researchers in the 30 years since the first reported cases of the disease. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299998-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299998-4 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Specter interviewed Larry Kramer about [The Tragedy of Today's Gays], published by Tarcher. Mr. Kramer wrote in his book about the history of AIDS and how he believes that gays have become a tragic people. He discussed their sexual abandon where they "are murdering each other" and a growing addiction to crystal-meth. He also spoke about the lack of civic and political involvement when faced with powerful and hateful opposition. Following the interview, Mr. Kramer responded to questions and comments from members of the audience who lined up behind a microphone. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189402-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189402-1 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Thomas Frieden talked about the state of American's public health, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the 2012-13 flu season, HIV/AIDS, vaccination of health care workers, and financial strains on the health care system. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309855-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309855-4 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37876-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37876-1 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5642-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5642-1 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Health and Human Services Department marked the 30th anniversary of the HIV/AIDS epidemic with a discussion among researchers, physicians and activists. Speakers talked about the early days of the disease, the growth of prevention and treatments, and what the future might hold. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299938-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299938-1 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Eric Goosby, the U.S. global AIDS coordinator, gave an update on the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), begun during the George W. Bush administration in 2003. In his remarks he said that PEPFAR was helping move the world toward an AIDS-free generation, and that U.S. investments through the years have allowed for basic health care in areas not possible before. He also answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306759-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306759-1 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Obama hosted a town hall meeting with young African leaders from over 40 nations in the East Room of the White House. He talked about a number of issues including human rights in various regions of Africa and HIV/AIDS. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294880-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294880-2 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Anthony Fauci talked about actions taken in the U.S. to combat infectious diseases such as H1N1 and HIV/AIDS. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290959-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290959-4 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Regan Hofmann and Dr. Chris Beyrer talked about the international AIDS epidemic. Topics discussed included how HIV deaths have dramatically decreased in the past decade, how new drugs have made HIV a treatable condition, the most effective ways of preventing the transmission of the virus through protected sex and testing, and what will be discussed today at the international AIDS conference in Washington DC. Guests also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307190-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307190-5 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Center for American Progress held a roundtable discussion on the Affordable Health Care Act and its impact on health services for gay and transgender people living with HIV/AIDS. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311574-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311574-1 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Tiffany West Ojo and Dr. Raymond Martins talked about HIV/AIDS research and treatment and the HIV epidemic in Washington, D.C. They responded to calls from listeners. A report issued recently by the District of Columbia Department of Health shows that 3% of the city's residents are infected with HIV, although officials believe the true figure is even higher. 1% is the typical threshold that constitutes a generalized and severe epidemic. The rate of new cases in D.C. is 11 times higher than the national average. An estimated one million people are currently living with HIV in the U.S., with approximately 40,000 new infections occurring each year. One third of them do not know they are HIV-positive. Edit Abstract (Old) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285160-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285160-2 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Howard Koh talked about the findings and recommendations of the Obama administration's just-released National HIV/AIDS Strategy. Dr. Koh responded to telephone calls and electronic communications as well. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294595-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294595-5 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Howard French talked about his new book, [A Continent for the Taking: The Tragedy and Hope of Africa], published by Alfred A. Knopf. Mr. French detailed the Ebola and AIDS epidemics plaguing several parts of the region. The journalist expressed his frustration over the lack of media coverage concerning these outbreaks and the constant dismissal of Africa as an important area with serious socio-political problems. The author, along with Gayle Smith former senior director for African Affairs at the National Security Council, answered questions from members of the audience after the discussion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177696-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177696-1 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Cleghorn discussed the history of HIV/AIDS, including its viral nature, how it spreads, its worst years, how it is controlled today, and current issues. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. This is the last in a Saturday series on epidemics. Previous programs concentrated on smallpox, the flu epidemic of 1918, tuberculosis, and polio. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176763-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176763-4 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Jones talked about the history of the gay movement in politics. He also discussed how during the 1970s he began to help those who had AIDS. He described how the AIDS Memorial Quilt was created. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/113051-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/113051-1 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT A panel presented an overview of the 25-year history of the AIDS epidemic. Dr. Fauci, of the United States, presented "The Science Response." Dr. Piot, of Switzerland, presented "The Global Response." Hydeia Broadbent, of the United States, talked about "A Lifetime of Living with HIV/AIDS." Gregg Gonsalves, of the United States, presented an "Activist Response." Dr. Madraa, of Uganda, presented an "Early Developing Country Response." After the presentations, Mr. Horton moderated a discussion on international AIDS policy, prevention programs, and the state of medical research into the pandemic. At the start of Dr. Fauci's presentation several protesters took to the stage and briefly interrupted his speech. During his slide presentation he was shown on screen in a small video window at the bottom right of the screen. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193887-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193887-1 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Participants debated U.S. foreign policy and global health issues. Ambassador Princeton Lyman proposed that the United States' commitment to helping treat HIV patients limited U.S. leverage over recipient countries and undermined other development goals. Todd Summers responded to Ambassador Lyman on the sustainability of U.S. commitments on AIDS. J. Stephen Morrison commented on the foreign policy dimensions of Ambassador Lyman's case. Susan Dentzer moderated the discussion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294949-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294949-1 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT White House and cabinet officials answered questions on President Obama's National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS) which was formally released at the news conference. Among the issues they addressed were the Affordable Care Act, housing needs, public-private partnerships, and state funding and compliance. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294496-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294496-1 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Obama delivered remarks before signing the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289715-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289715-1 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Donald Blanchon talked about the advancements in the treatment and prevention of AIDS, and the latest statistics on the number of cases world-wide. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296830-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296830-6 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Wooten talked about his book [We Are All The Same: A Story of a Boy's Courage and a Mother's Love], published by Penguin Press. He also talked about his encounters with a South African boy named Nkosi Johnson who, born with AIDS, fought for AIDS awareness until his death at age twelve. He also addressed the South African government's lack of an AIDS policy and the steps he thinks need to be made to reverse the negative trend in Africa. After his presentation he responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178671-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178671-1 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT The opening session of the International AIDS Conference included Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, World Bank President Jim Yong Kim and Washington, D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307191-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307191-1 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT The National Commission on AIDS, a fifteen member commission named by Congress to advise the government on the creation of a national policy in response to the HIV epidemic, met in Washington to assess the progress of guidelines instituted by states to prevent the spread of the HIV virus during health procedures. The commission heard testimony from several health and legal professionals on HIV testing and medical procedures. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23029-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23029-1 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Bush signed H.R. 5501, the Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280134-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280134-1 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT At a dinner program actor Ashley Judd, global ambassador for YouthAIDS, described its program and what she has seen in travels to areas where HIV is pandemic. She said that young people ages 15 to 24 should be particularly targeted for HIV/AIDS prevention. She wants the U.S. government to appropriate more money for HIV prevention and care overseas. After her presentation she answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187319-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187319-1 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Department of Health and Human Services hosted a panel entitled, "People with AIDS," which was essentially a series of interviews with individuals who had contracted HIV and developed AIDS. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/842-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/842-1 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT The hearing was about the reauthorization of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. Panelists representing governmental and non-governmental organizations talked about the scope of HIV/AIDS, treatments for it, and programs that had been implemented to reduce its prevalence. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202884-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202884-1 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Patsy Clarke and Eloise Vaughn talked about their book [Keep Singing: Two Mothers, Two Sons, and Their Fight Against Jesse Helms], published by Alyson Publications. Patsy Clarke and Eloise Vaughn both lost a son to AIDS. Ms. Clarke had written a letter asking Senator Jesse Helms (R-NC) to change his opposition to AIDS research. When the senator's reply did not seem to be sympathetic to their situation, the two women formed Mothers Against Jesse in Congress (MAJIC) to oppose his 1996 re-election to congress. Their group gained national attention. Allan Gurganus, who wrote the forward to the book, introduced the authors and Nicole Brodeur, who assisted with the book, also spoke. Other mothers in their group were introduced at this event. Following their remarks, the authors answered questions from members of the audience. Allan Gurganus is the author of [Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All], published by Vintage. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164590-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164590-1 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT This is the first meeting of the commission. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9122-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9122-1 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Sheila Tlou talked about efforts to get local leaders to confront sensitive issues such as women's sexual rights and sex education for young people. This program was part of the International AIDS Conference. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307198-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307198-3 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT