Celebrities Speak Out About HIV AIDS

Tatyana Ali, actress - "Let's get educated, get tested, get treated, get involved, so that it will no longer devastate our communities."

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Tatyana Ali, actress - "Let's get educated, get tested, get treated, get involved, so that it will no longer devastate our communities."

Heroes In The Fight - Tavis Smiley, a broadcaster, author, advocate and philanthropist: He has held the presidential candidates’ feet to the fire on the issue of HIV/AIDs and the Black community. As an outstanding voice for change, he also continues to inspire the next generation of leaders.

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Tavis Smiley, broadcaster, author and activist - “Almost 50 percent of us are diagnosed with the disease. It's time now for real change." (click on the link below to hear more.)

Sydney Tamia Poitier, actress - "HIV/AIDS is a leading cause of death for African-American women and men. Let's bring an end to the HIV/AIDS pandemic in our community."(Click on the link below to hear more.)

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Sydney Tamia Poitier, actress - "HIV/AIDS is a leading cause of death for African-American women and men. Let's bring an end to the HIV/AIDS pandemic in our community."(Click on the link below to hear more.)

Gina Ravera, actress - "Dare to be cherished and adored. Dare to do what needs to be done. Get educated. Get tested. Get treated and get involved." (Click the link below to hear more.)

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Gina Ravera, actress - "Dare to be cherished and adored. Dare to do what needs to be done. Get educated. Get tested. Get treated and get involved." (Click the link below to hear more.)

Tony Dungy, NFL Coach - "First in 10. In football, that's the beginning of infinite chances. We all start there. Where we finish is up to us.... Here's the playblook. Get tested..." (Click the link below to hear more.)

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Tony Dungy, NFL Coach - "First in 10. In football, that's the beginning of infinite chances. We all start there. Where we finish is up to us.... Here's the playblook. Get tested..." (Click the link below to hear more.)

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Theresa Randle, actress - "Dare to be cherished and adored. Dare to do what needs to be done... Now is the time to act." (Click the link below to hear more.)

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Theresa Randle, actress - "Dare to be cherished and adored. Dare to do what needs to be done... Now is the time to act." (Click the link below to hear more.)

Gen. Colin Powell, fmr Sec. of State - “HIV/AIDS is devastating our community. We must fight back. So, lets join forces to combat this deadly disease." (To hear more, click the link below.)

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Gen. Colin Powell, fmr Sec. of State - “HIV/AIDS is devastating our community. We must fight back. So, lets join forces to combat this deadly disease." (To hear more, click the link below.)

Sheryl Lee Ralph, actress and AIDS activist - "February 7 is HIV/AIDS Awareness And Information Day and it has everything to do with you. I encourage you to get educated. Get tested. Get involved. That's the only way we are going to solve the problem...." (Click the link below to hear more.)

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Sheryl Lee Ralph, actress and AIDS activist - "February 7 is HIV/AIDS Awareness And Information Day and it has everything to do with you. I encourage you to get educated. Get tested. Get involved. That's the only way we are going to solve the problem...." (Click the link below to hear more.)

Patti Labelle - "Encourage your family and friends to pause and recognize the cause. Lets also take it an octave higher and get educated, get tested and get involved. It is only when we come together in unity that we can combat this devastating disease in our community. Now, that's something to sing about, baby." (To hear Patti's personal message, click the link below.)

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Patti Labelle - "Encourage your family and friends to pause and recognize the cause. Lets also take it an octave higher and get educated, get tested and get involved. It is only when we come together in unity that we can combat this devastating disease in our community. Now, that's something to sing about, baby." (To hear Patti's personal message, click the link below.)