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From: Robert Breining <robert@...>
Date: Tue, April 07, 2009 9:00 pm
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The POZ I AM Newsletter Message from Robert The purpose of the POZ I AM Community is to bring people infected and affected together. It's a place to ask questions and share stories. I ask if you haven't share some of your story with us.You can do this a few ways. Start a Blog , Introduce yourself in our Forums. By sharing your story and reading others stories I hope  you can begin to feel comfortable in your own skin again . I wanted to personally share my story with you. This is my story written by John a member of the POZ I AM community who works at an organization called GET REAL PHILLY. For me it’s about acceptance. I looked so hard for it for so long and it got me nowhere. Finally, being positive taught me to just let it all go and be who I really am. After that, it all happened naturally. I had to accept myself before anyone else would. Now I’m in a pretty good place. I hope this will inspire you all to open up a bit more and share some of your journey with us.. -Robert Read Robert's Story   Jack Mackenroth joins POZ I AM Radio Jack Mackenroth co-hosts the  POZ I AM  radio show on Wednesdays at 2pm EST. After a successful stint on Project Runway, Jack exemplifies great achievement while living with HIV. As he has done for the past 20 years, he continues to excel in design, athletics, Television and HIV activism. Jack recently launched a national HIV/AIDS education campaign, in partnership with Merck & Co. Inc.,called  Living Positive By Design, His openness and  honesty have inspired millions around the globe. Jack brings his unique vision, passion, and celebrity to the show.   Sherri Lewis - Straight Girl in a Queer World Wednesday April 8th long term survivor Sherri Lewis shares her story and talks about issues Women with HIV face.HIV/AIDS activist, educator and counselor Sherri Beachfront Lewis hosts a here! Networks podcast from her unique perspective as an HIV+ "Straight Girl in a Queer World." Sherri has been involved with many organizations including Project Outreach and has been asked to speak at numerous events including The Ribbon of Hope Celebration in 2006. "Straight Girl in a Queer World" will bring Sherri's years of experience both as an HIV+ woman and as a public speaker into conversations with a diverse group of people who are making great strides in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Straight Girl in a Queer World   Learn about HIV Campground Project Jeff the founder of the HIV Campground Project joins Robert and Jeromy Sunday April 12th at 9pm EST.The mission of HIV Campground Project is to help individuals with HIV / AIDS live better lives through social events, better nutrition, increase government funding, build community centers & campgrounds, HIV testing, write funding and grant programs, promote public awareness and help end the stigma of HIV / AIDS worldwide. HIV Campground Project will maintain a role in society to help educate the public, promote HIV testing, stigma awareness, discrimination in our society and keeping up with the medical advances of HIV / AIDS care. HIV Campground Project does not discriminate based on a person's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. Visit the HIV Campground Project   Ongina Talks Ongina will tell all on the POZ I AM Radio Show Wednesday April 15th at 2pm EST. Robert and Jack will be speaking with The One and Only Ongina. They will touch on her time on the Show Rupaul's Drag Race and what her experience has been since coming out as a person living with HIV/AIDS on national television. Ongina is recognized recently for her unique appearance on Rupaul’s Drag Race, she gave an artistic appeal and a whole lot of face, sticking true to the Ongina image. Ongina delights audiences across the United States by bringing a strong, bold, beautiful and entertaining character that honors and respects the artistic art of drag, wig or no wig!. Ongina is one unique artist who will leave an imprint in your mind and hopefully in your hearts! Her name originated from the fascination of a certain kind of "ina", but she has more balls than a raging bull! Ongina may be as sweet as apple pie, but she's "blade ready" when she needs to be! Gender-bending, head piece wearing, non tucking Ongina is one who surely delivers!   Contact Info: If you would like to suggest a topic or  share your story as a guest on the POZ I AM Radio Show contact Robert Breining at Robert@... In This Issue: Message from Robert Jack Mackenroth joins POZ I AM Radio Sherri Lewis - Straight Girl in a Queer World Learn about HIV Campground Project Ongina Talks Brian Morgan "Little Guy with a Big Heart" A Place Like This by Mark S. King Love in the Time of HIV by Michale Mancilla Jesse Sanchez Contact Info Links Brian Morgan "Little Guy with a Big Heart" Join Robert and Jeromy Sunday April 19th at 9pm EST. They will be speaking with Brian Morgan "Little Guy with a Big Heart ". Brian was a guest on the Jenny Jones Show to speak with "Out of Control Teens". Brian has such an incredible story to tell and a burning desire to get it out to as many people as he can. He dosen't want anyone to have to experience what he went through with this disease.   A Place Like This by Mark S. King Mark S King will be joining Robert and Jack Wednesday on the POZ I AM Radio Show April 22nd at 2pm EST. Mark S. King is an award winning writer and HIV/AIDS activist who has been involved in gay causes since the early 1980’s. Mark is the Author A Place Like This a memoir Check out Mark's  Video Blog on The Body.com  Visit Mark's Website   Love in the Time of HIV by Michale Mancilla Sunday April 26th at 9pm EST Robert and Jeromy will be speaking with Michael Mancilla author of "Love in the tims of HIV" - The Gay man's guide to sex. dating and relationships. Listeners are able to call in and ask questions about dating and realtionships. The number to call is  (347)-215-9442   Jesse Sanchez Robert and Jack will be speaking with Jesse Sanchez Wednesday April 29th at 2pm EST. Jesse is a 21 year old HIV+ Activist & Associate Producer. At the age of 21 Jesse has shown that HIV/AIDS will not stop him from pursuing his dreams. Tune in Live to the POZ I AM Radio Show to here Jesse's amazing story.   Links: JOIN THE POZ I AM COMMUNITY POZ I AM RADIO

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