National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD)
October 15 is the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States and the first day of what will become an annual observance – National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD). Through the Latino Commission on AIDS and the Hispanic Federation (Attention:
Non-MDH links), NLAAD began in over 100 cities in 2003. Minnesota joined NLAAD in 2004 and will continue with the observance in 2009.
Calendar of Statewide
NLAAD Events
NLAAD Fact Sheet
NLAAD Posters
Gov. Tim Pawlenty has proclaimed October 15 as Latino AIDS Awareness Day in Minnesota: Press Release
Download English version of the Governor's 2009 proclamation (PDF: 365KB/1 page)
National Latino
AIDS Awareness Day web page Attention: Non-MDH
link
Past NLAAD Events and Documents:
NLAAD Photo Gallery of 2006 Events, Power Point Show (PPS: 2.5MB/26 pages)
Below are some photos of past NLAAD events.
Additional resources:
www.NoMasHIV.com Attention: Non-MDH
link
www.NoMasSTDs.com Attention: Non-MDH
link
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