Friday, January 10, 2020

Stop the Stigma, Stop the Criminalization: Rally to Support Bail Reform and Stop HIV Stigma and Misinformation from CBS NY and Port Authority Police Department (PAPD)#EndStigma #BailReformNow #EndAIDS


Reginald reminding everyone that ignorance still equals death. 


                                                                Ivy Arce 


On January 10, 2020 a number of HIV services of organizations such as ACT UP NY, Bailey House, GMHC, Housing Works, VOCAL-NY and activists held a rally at noon in front of the CBS Headquarters in New York to demand accountability for the stigmatizing coverage. Activists are also demanding more information from the Port Authority Police Department and the Queens District Attorney’s Office. (Photo by Erik McGregor) — with Benjamin Heim Shepard and Reed Vreeland in New York, New York.
Bryn Marie photo and caption. It’s 2020 & mainstream media continues to spread misinformation & stigmatize people with #HIV! People living with HIV should NOT be criminalized & their status should NOT be used to add criminal charges or justify attempts to repeal bail reform. We demand CBS news reps to meet with us for a teach-in on how to accurately report HIV. HIV👏CANNOT 👏be 👏transmitted👏 through 👏saliva! Thanks to City Council Member Stephen Levin for standing in solidarity with us! #EndStigma #BailReformNow #EndAIDS

What do we want? No Stigma!
Stigma no! Bail reform yes!!!!
HIV Stigma is not ok. CBS has hell to pay!
ACTUP Fight Back Fight AIDS! — with Jason Rosenberg.
Stigma kills! — with Reginald Thomas Brown and Brandon Cuicchi.

My friend Reed sent an action alert from Housing Works.
It called for an action on Friday day.
Sent on Thursday, the action was the next day.
WHEN: Friday, January 10th at 12 PM
WHERE: CBS Headquarters at 51 West 52nd (corner of Sixth Avenue)
WHY: Late on Wednesday, CBS New York published a stigmatizing article and social media post about a recent arrest and altercation with Port Authority Police at LaGuardia Airport that inappropriately stigmatized HIV and promoted misinformation and fear of HIV transmission via saliva. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), HIV is not transmittable by saliva and this fact has been known for decades.
The person who was arrested on suspicion of larceny LaGuardia Airport on Monday is described in the article as fighting and spitting at a Port Authority police officer and disclosing that they are HIV positive. No physical injuries to the police officer were described and no weapons were described. The person being arrested was charged with criminal mischief and assault in the second degree, which can refer to assault with a deadly weapon or assault with “intent to cause serious injury to someone.” HIV groups are making inquiries to the Queens District Attorney to determine if this is an HIV criminalization prosecution in which someone’s HIV status is being used to increase charges, despite no risk of transmission.
In the article, Port Authority Police Benevolent Association President Paul Nunziato is quoted using scientifically inaccurate language about transmission of HIV via saliva to argue against NY efforts to implement bail reform.
The initial version of the CBS New York article did not include accurate information about HIV transmission, but after push-back from HIV activists from ACT UP, GMHC, Housing Works and VOCAL on social media, CBS New York added a paragraph citing the National Institutes of Health, but did not retract other stigmatizing and misleading components of the article. The article also does not mention post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), an extremely effective HIV-prevention regimen that can be taken soon after potential exposure to HIV. PEP is available to police, medical workers, and the public, and the City even has a hotline to help people quickly access PEP.
On Friday, a number of HIV services of organizations and activists will hold a rally at noon in front of the CBS Headquarters at 51 West 52nd (corner of Sixth Avenue) to demand accountability for the stigmatizing coverage. Activists are also demanding more information from the Port Authority Police Department and the Queens District Attorney’s Office.
###
The action alert reminded me of those days two or three decades ago when  we got calls about people with HIV losing their homes, civil liberties, sexualities criminalized, usually around race, often around income or source of income, the poor bearing  the brunt of the stigma.
When I was a  social worker, I saw people with HIV, our clients have eggs thrown at the homes.
People turned away  from, their family members afraid to eat off their plates.
The ignorance was astounding.
But that was years ago.
Yet the attitude continues.

Ignorance still equals death.

In the face of this, ACT UP was not going to be quiet.
Yesterday, friends from ACT UP, Housing Works, Bailey House, GMHC, VOCAL-NY and others were there to remind CBS that ACT UP is still watching.

Silence still equals death.
These are the people who have fought the stigma, the quarantines, the panics, the attacks on the poor, outsiders, trans  folks, queers, immigrants, those on the peripheries.
We have fought HIV criminalization and prisons for years and will continue to do so.  

Sometimes there is nothing better than an old picket to  remind a target that opponents  exists. 
Our best tool is humiliation. 
We can still speak out.
And  invite media and make a stink they’d rather not have to address.

So we walked to CBS.
Reed,  Jason,  Reginald, Jason and Michelle Lopez  spoke,
Suggesting in  2020 we can’t act like its 1987 again.
Misinformation creates harm.
We don’t need  more  stigma.
People with  HIV are people.
HIV is a disease not a punishment,
a disease  which is manageable,
a disease hose transmission  is clear.

 “HIV Stigma is not ok. CBS has hell to pay!
“We’ll be back,” we chanted. “We’ll be back.

Afterward Reed summarized what happened.

“Today our strong community of HIV activists responded and picketed CBS New York when they printed misinformation that stigmatizes HIV. We are demanding that they apologize and conduct a teach in. We also need to continue to investigate the charging decisions of the Queens District Attorneys Bureau and call out the Port Authority Police representative's attempt to use fear around HIV to roll back bail reform. Thank You to City Council Member Stephen Levin for standing in solidarity with us!





































12 comments:

  1. Herbal Penis Enlargement product is 100% guarantee to Enlarge and get a better ERECTION ,
    the reason why most people are finding it difficult
    to enlarge Penis is because they bedlieve on medical
    report, drugs and medical treatment which is not
    helpful for Penis Enlargement . Natural roots/herbs are the best remedy which can easily Enlarge your Penis permanently
    Contact Dr ABAKA via Email : drabakatemple@gmail.com or via WhatsApp : +2347010538590 for Natural root and herbal remedies put together to help you get Enlarge and Erect healthy.
    Thank you

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Believe me I have used Dr Aziba herbal Medicine cure remedy for 2 WEEKS now. So far, it has cured my HERPES, eliminated my COLD SORE, improved energy and metabolism, in the morning I feel recharged and I no longer feel sleepy after a meal. As for the scent, it does smell like motor oil but I chase it down with 100% Herbal medicine from Dr Aziba. twice a day AFTER a meal. I also experienced vivid dreams for about 5 days now it’s diminishing to during the first 2 or 3 hours of sleep . contact Dr Aziba: EMAIL: priestazibasolutioncenter@gmail.com or whatsapp +2348100368288 and He also have herbs medicine to cure some popular diseases....
      Some other areas of your health you may need Dr Aziba help to get cured.
      {1}Diabetes
      {2}HPV
      {3}ALS
      {4}Penis Enlargement
      {5}STD
      And Lots More...
      Contact
      Dr via Email: Priestazibasolutioncenter@gmail.com
      WhatsApp : +2348100368288

      Delete
    2. Hello everyone, am very happy to share this little awesome testimony about Dr olu a great herbal doctor who help me enlarge my penis size.3.2 cm to 8.3 cm longer with his herbal cream mixture, my girlfriend is now so amazed with the autonomous size of my penis , if you you are also in need of help on how to enlarge your penis to become bigger and stronger I adverse you to contact Dr on his email (drolusolutionhome@gmail.com) ) you or contact on whatsapp number +2348140654426 because he is one of the best herbal doctor that i can only show you up to, if your penis is 4.2 cm and want to get it reach 9.2 cm within three weeks i Dr olu is also specialized on obey m breast and boobs enlargement i advise you to contact him for help    
























      Hello everyone, am very happy to share this little awesome testimony about Dr olu a great herbal doctor who help me enlarge my penis size.3.2 cm to 8.3 cm longer with his herbal cream mixture, my girlfriend is now so amazed with the autonomous size of my penis , if you you are also in need of help on how to enlarge your penis to become bigger and stronger I adverse you to contact Dr on his email (drolusolutionhome@gmail.com) ) you or contact on whatsapp number +2348140654426 because he is one of the best herbal doctor that i can only show you up to, if your penis is 4.2 cm and want to get it reach 9.2 cm within three weeks i Dr olu is also specialized on obey m breast and boobs enlargement i advise you to contact him for help    







      Delete
    3. Herbal Penis Enlargement product is 100% guarantee to Enlarge and get a better ERECTION DO YOU WANT AN URGENT HERBAL CREAM FOR PENIS ENLARGEMENT:CONTACT DR OLU , at drolusolutionhome@gmail.com or WhatsApp : +2348140654426 If You Are Looking For The Best Penis Enlargement Products And You Have: 1. Small Size. 2. Male Low Libido. 3. Male Impotence. 4. Laziness in the Bed. 5. Premature Ejaculation. 6. Cannot Satisfy Your Partner. 7. Or Any Other Sexual Concern. Call or whatsapp +2348140654426 FREE & FAST Delivery















      Herbal Penis Enlargement product is 100% guarantee to Enlarge and get a better ERECTION DO YOU WANT AN URGENT HERBAL CREAM FOR PENIS ENLARGEMENT:CONTACT DR OLU , at drolusolutionhome@gmail.com or WhatsApp : +2348140654426 If You Are Looking For The Best Penis Enlargement Products And You Have: 1. Small Size. 2. Male Low Libido. 3. Male Impotence. 4. Laziness in the Bed. 5. Premature Ejaculation. 6. Cannot Satisfy Your Partner. 7. Or Any Other Sexual Concern. Call or whatsapp +2348140654426 FREE & FAST Delivery

      Delete
  2. Believe me I have used Dr Aziba herbal Medicine cure remedy for 2 WEEKS now. So far, it has cured my HERPES, eliminated my COLD SORE, improved energy and metabolism, in the morning I feel recharged and I no longer feel sleepy after a meal. As for the scent, it does smell like motor oil but I chase it down with 100% Herbal medicine from Dr Aziba. twice a day AFTER a meal. I also experienced vivid dreams for about 5 days now it’s diminishing to during the first 2 or 3 hours of sleep . contact Dr Aziba: EMAIL: priestazibasolutioncenter@gmail.com or whatsapp +2348100368288 and He also have herbs medicine to cure some popular diseases....
    Some other areas of your health you may need Dr Aziba help to get cured.
    {1}Diabetes
    {2}HPV
    {3}ALS
    {4}Penis Enlargement
    {5}STD
    And Lots More...
    Contact
    Dr via Email: Priestazibasolutioncenter@gmail.com
    WhatsApp : +2348100368288

    ReplyDelete
  3. Herpes simplex viruses -- more commonly known as herpes -- are categorized into two types: herpes type 1 (HSV-1, or oral herpes) and herpes type 2 (HSV-2, or genital herpes). Most commonly, herpes type 1 causes sores around the mouth and lips (sometimes called fever blisters or cold sores). HSV-1 can cause genital herpes, but most cases of genital herpes are caused by herpes type 2. In HSV-2, the infected person may have sores around the genitals or rectum. Although HSV-2 sores may occur in other locations,don't waste more time get connected with Dr AZIBA for herbal medicine to get rid of HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUSES via Email: PRIESTAZIBASOLUTIONCENTER@GMAIL.COM or Via WhatsApp +2348100368288.

    ReplyDelete

  4. HELLO EVERYONEI’M SO GRATEFUL TO DR. ONUWA FOR CURING ME COMPLETELY FROM HERPES VIRUS . I WAS TOLD I HAVE HERPES IN 2011, I HAVE BEEN TAKING DIFFERENT KINDS OF MEDICATION STILL YET NO IMPROVEMENT UNTIL I SAW TESTIMONIES OF DR. ONUWA CURING HERPES, DIABETES, HIV AND OTHER DISEASE I WAS SKEPTICAL ABOUT CONTACTING HIM BUT I ALSO KNEW THE IMPORTANCE OF HERBAL MEDICINE, I MADE UP MY MIND AND CONTACTED HIM WE TALKED ON PHONE AND HE PREPARED AND GAVE ME MEDICINE WHICH I TOOK ACCORDING TO HIS DOSAGE INFORMATION. NOW I’M SO HAPPY I’M CURED FROM HERPES MY HEART IS SO FILLED WITH JOY, THANK YOU SO MUCH DR. ONUWA . IF YOU ARE READING THIS AND YOU HAVE HERPES OR ANY KIND OF DISEASE CONTACT HIM TODAY EMAIL:DRONUWA2@GMAIL.COM .. HE CURE LISTED DISEASES CANCER HIV ALS EX BACK JOB OPPORTUNITY HEPATITIS A AND B DIABETIC. ETC

    ReplyDelete

  5. Hello everyone am here to give my testimony about how Dr LOSA brought
    back my happiness.Dr LOSA have really be a good man to me, he help
    me cured my herpes virus after two years of suffering and now am a
    living testimony to the world and my family are now happy again
    just like before all because of the herbs Dr LOSA prepare for me.
    Dr LOSA is a well recognized herbal doctor all over the world,
    he is very important in the society because he have the cure and
    treatment to all kinds of diseases,and bring back my happiness within
    the space of 21 days.If you also need his help you can contact him
    via email: dr.losaherbalhome@gmail.com you can also call or whatsapp his +2349056464736

    He cure listed diseases

    CANCER

    HEPATITIS A AND B

    DIABETIC.

    HERPES

    HIV CURE

    ReplyDelete

  6. Hello everyone am here to give my testimony about how Dr LOSA brought
    back my happiness.Dr LOSA have really be a good man to me, he help
    me cured my herpes virus after two years of suffering and now am a
    living testimony to the world and my family are now happy again
    just like before all because of the herbs Dr LOSA prepare for me.
    Dr LOSA is a well recognized herbal doctor all over the world,
    he is very important in the society because he have the cure and
    treatment to all kinds of diseases,and bring back my happiness within
    the space of 21 days.If you also need his help you can contact him
    via email: dr.losaherbalhome@gmail.com you can also call or whatsapp his +2349056464736

    He cure listed diseases

    CANCER

    HEPATITIS A AND B

    DIABETIC.

    HERPES

    HIV CURE

    ReplyDelete

  7. What a great testimony is this about doctor losa 5 months ago i was seaching for a doctor who would help me too cure my Hsv and i went to facebook to search for doctors and i saw different herbal doctors but i was scared but i contacted doctor losa to just try my luck i never knew he was a great man and man of his words i told him my problems and he sent me his product and told me the instruction on how i will be taking it after 3 weeks i went for medical check up and the news was the greatest testimony i ever heared confirmed negative.and you can contact him on is EMAIL dr.losaherbalhome@gmail.com or his whatsapp number +2349056464736

    ReplyDelete
  8. My husband left me for another woman after one year of our marriage. I needed him back desperately because i loved him so much. I became very worried and needed help. On this faithful day  as i was browsing through the internet, I came across a particular testimony about this good DR IROSI help get ex back fast and stop a divorce or breakup and so on , So I felt I should give him a try. I contacted him and he told me what to do and i did it then he did a (return Love spell) for me. 48 hours later, my husband came back to me crying and begging for my forgiveness. Today I’m so happy and i want to recommend this great spell caster to anyone that truly needs an urgent solution to his or her broken relationships and marriage email him at:(DRIROSISOLUTIONCENTER@GMAIL.COM) Simply contact the great “DR IROSI” If you have any problem contact him and i guarantee you that he will help you., do not cry anymore-contact this powerful spell caster now. Thank you DR IROSI for saving my broken relationships and brought my husband back to me!” email him at: (DRIROSISOLUTIONCENTER@GMAIL.COM) or call/whatsapp him via: +2348118829771.    

    ReplyDelete
  9. INSTEAD OF GETTING A LOAN,, I GOT SOMETHING NEW
    Get $5,500 USD every day, for six months!

    See how it works
    Do you know you can hack into any ATM machine with a hacked ATM card??
    Make up your mind before applying, straight deal...

    Order for a blank ATM card now and get millions within a week!: contact us
    via email address:: Blankatmhacker007@yahoo.com or whatsapp: +1 (620) 307-3174

    We have specially programmed ATM cards that can be used to hack ATM
    machines, the ATM cards can be used to withdraw at the ATM or swipe, at
    stores and POS. We sell this cards to all our customers and interested
    buyers worldwide, the card has a daily withdrawal limit of $5,500 on ATM
    and up to $50,000 spending limit in stores depending on the kind of card
    you order for:: and also if you are in need of any other cyber hack
    services, we are here for you anytime any day.

    Here is our price lists for the ATM CARDS:

    Cards that withdraw $5,500 per day costs $200 USD
    Cards that withdraw $10,000 per day costs $850 USD
    Cards that withdraw $35,000 per day costs $2,200 USD
    Cards that withdraw $50,000 per day costs $5,500 USD
    Cards that withdraw $100,000 per day costs $8,500 USD

    make up your mind before applying, straight deal!!!

    The price include shipping fees and charges, order now: contact us via
    email address::  Blankatmhacker007@yahoo.com  or whatsapp: +1 (620) 307-3174

    ReplyDelete