tag:blogs.poz.com,2009-03-02:/paulkawata//70 2013-02-21T16:05:14Z Executive Director, National Minority AIDS Council Movable Type 4.34-en tag:blogs.poz.com,2013:/paulkawata//70.400448 2013-02-21T13:53:04Z 2013-02-21T16:05:14Z

We can point fingers or cast blame, but right now I want to remember the visionaries who started and built this important organization at such a critical time for our community.

Paul Kawata We can point fingers or cast blame, but right now I want to remember the visionaries who started and built this important organization at such a critical time for our community. tag:blogs.poz.com,2013:/paulkawata//70.400414 2013-01-17T19:13:36Z 2013-01-17T20:30:17Z

The fight against HIV/AIDS has always been about more than the search for medicine or a cure. It has been a battle for human dignity.

Paul Kawata The fight against HIV/AIDS has always been about more than the search for medicine or a cure. It has been a battle for human dignity. tag:blogs.poz.com,2012:/paulkawata//70.400391 2012-12-18T16:09:13Z 2012-12-18T19:51:07Z

If you are a black gay, bisexual or same-gender loving man we hope that you will take a moment to complete the brief survey (30 questions) and share with your networks.

Paul Kawata If you are a black gay, bisexual or same-gender loving man we hope that you will take a moment to complete the brief survey (30 questions) and share with your networks. tag:blogs.poz.com,2012:/paulkawata//70.400379 2012-11-30T17:18:17Z 2012-11-30T18:59:11Z

The theme this year for World AIDS Day perfectly reflects the moment in which our movement finds itself.

Paul Kawata The theme this year for World AIDS Day perfectly reflects the moment in which our movement finds itself. tag:blogs.poz.com,2012:/paulkawata//70.400369 2012-11-13T21:08:52Z 2012-11-15T16:43:53Z

With President Obama's re-election eliminating any possibility for a repeal of the ACA, we must reinvigorate our efforts to ensure the significant changes that will occur to our service delivery systems, including how the private and public sectors will work together to address the health disparities illustrated in the cascade.

Paul Kawata With President Obama's re-election eliminating any possibility for a repeal of the ACA, we must reinvigorate our efforts to ensure the significant changes that will occur to our service delivery systems, including how the private and public sectors will work together to address the health disparities illustrated in the cascade. tag:blogs.poz.com,2012:/paulkawata//70.400355 2012-11-01T16:45:40Z 2012-11-01T17:24:07Z

The thoughts and prayers of everyone here at NMAC are with those affected by Hurricane Sandy.

Paul Kawata The thoughts and prayers of everyone here at NMAC are with those affected by Hurricane Sandy. tag:blogs.poz.com,2012:/paulkawata//70.400304 2012-09-20T17:38:35Z 2012-09-20T18:11:11Z

As you get ready to attend the United States Conference on AIDS, here is a potential new model for HIV prevention and care services to be discussed at this year's meeting.

Paul Kawata As you get ready to attend the United States Conference on AIDS, here is a potential new model for HIV prevention and care services to be discussed at this year's meeting. tag:blogs.poz.com,2012:/paulkawata//70.400267 2012-08-21T16:31:40Z 2012-08-21T19:05:25Z

If we are to end the epidemic, we have to ask hard questions. We have to push our leaders to have a big vision.

Paul Kawata If we are to end the epidemic, we have to ask hard questions. We have to push our leaders to have a big vision. tag:blogs.poz.com,2012:/paulkawata//70.400263 2012-08-16T14:55:28Z 2012-08-16T16:30:25Z

Now, two decades later, we're talking about the very real possibility of finding a cure for HIV...

Paul Kawata Now, two decades later, we're talking about the very real possibility of finding a cure for HIV... tag:blogs.poz.com,2012:/paulkawata//70.400244 2012-08-02T20:48:20Z 2012-08-03T18:29:26Z

The take home message from the International AIDS Conference was clear: We Can End The AIDS Epidemic. Now it's up to us to take that rhetoric and make it a reality. Register today for this year's Summit To End AIDS in America.

Paul Kawata The take home message from the International AIDS Conference was clear: We Can End The AIDS Epidemic. Now it's up to us to take that rhetoric and make it a reality. Register today for this year's Summit To End AIDS in America. tag:blogs.poz.com,2012:/paulkawata//70.400222 2012-07-10T20:37:19Z 2012-07-12T18:59:01Z

The momentum to bring an end to HIV is coalescing, we're asking everyone to commit in writing to ending the epidemic. Will you sign the Declaration to END AIDS in America? A Blue Ribbon Panel will draft the treatise.

Paul Kawata The momentum to bring an end to HIV is coalescing, we're asking everyone to commit in writing to ending the epidemic. Will you sign the Declaration to END AIDS in America? A Blue Ribbon Panel will draft the treatise. tag:blogs.poz.com,2012:/paulkawata//70.400201 2012-06-19T15:28:01Z 2012-06-19T16:17:01Z

While the roots of the gay rights movement can be found in the Stonewall riots, it was the emergence of GRID (Gay Related Immune Deficiency) in June of 1981 that brought the struggle for LGBT dignity and equality to the mainstream.

Paul Kawata While the roots of the gay rights movement can be found in the Stonewall riots, it was the emergence of GRID (Gay Related Immune Deficiency) in June of 1981 that brought the struggle for LGBT dignity and equality to the mainstream. tag:blogs.poz.com,2012:/paulkawata//70.400177 2012-06-05T14:32:50Z 2012-06-06T13:49:01Z

NMAC came from particularly humble roots. We were formed out of a meeting that took place in a trailer park behind the Circus Circus hotel in Las Vegas, NV.

Paul Kawata NMAC came from particularly humble roots. We were formed out of a meeting that took place in a trailer park behind the Circus Circus hotel in Las Vegas, NV. tag:blogs.poz.com,2012:/paulkawata//70.400136 2012-05-08T14:46:04Z 2012-05-08T16:34:41Z

This story has nothing to do with work. I wrote it in tribute to my father who passed away last week.

Paul Kawata This story has nothing to do with work. I wrote it in tribute to my father who passed away last week. tag:blogs.poz.com,2012:/paulkawata//70.400121 2012-04-26T18:32:51Z 2012-04-26T19:34:15Z

We may not have all the answers, but we have enough science to start planning to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic in America.

Paul Kawata We may not have all the answers, but we have enough science to start planning to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic in America.