Dr. Kostman Joins Philadelphia FIGHT
July 7, 2015
Jay R. Kostman, MD, former Associate Director of the Viral Hepatitis Center at the University of Pennsylvania, has joined the medical staff at Philadelphia FIGHT.
FIGHT News and Announcements
FIGHT's PrEP Program in the Philadelphia Daily News
July 7, 2015
Philadelphia FIGHT’s PrEP program was recently featured in the Philadelphia Daily News. Dr. Helen Koenig, the medical director of our PrEP program and Caitlin Conyngham, Y-HEP Health Center’s Practice Coordinator, were included.
Teyana Taylor Will Headline Hip Hop for Philly 2015
June 15, 2015
Philadelphia FIGHT, in partnership with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and over 15 community-based organizations, will present the third annual “Hip Hop for Philly” FREE concert featuring Teyana Taylor on Saturday, June 27th.
FIGHT and Philadelphia Black Pride Present the Summit Ball
June 11, 2015
Philadelphia FIGHT and Philadelphia Black Pride will host The Summit Ball: Climbing Our Way to the Top, the newest house/ballroom community event, as part of AIDS Education Month.
Lift Your Spirits Through Song at our Annual Gospel Concert
June 4, 2015
This gospel concert has become a tradition during AIDS Education Month. Join us for an inspirational night of gospel music and community. Together we will lift our spirits through song.
End AIDS 2015 Conference: Three Summits in One!
May 8, 2015
Piper Kerman, author of “Orange is the New Black,” Everett A. Gillison, Chief of Staff to Mayor Nutter and Deputy Mayor for Public Safety; and Julie (JD) Davids, Managing Editor of TheBody.com, will speak at the End AIDS 2015 Conference!
Join Us at the 2015 AIDS Education Month’s Opening Reception
May 8, 2015
Deon Haywood, Executive Director of the New Orleans-based Women With A Vision, Inc, will receive the 2015 Kiyoshi Kuromiya Award at the AIDS Education Month’s Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony on June 2nd!
June is AIDS Education Month!
March 30, 2015
June 2016 will mark the 22nd year that Philadelphia FIGHT has hosted AIDS Education Month (AEM). Events to educate, strategize, and strengthen. Register Now!
FIGHT on the Cover of POZ Magazine
February 24, 2015
FIGHTers LaDonna Boyens and Benjamin Green are featured in POZ Magazine’s cover story “Straight Talk.” The article discusses HIV peer education programs in and out of prisons. Staffer Ben is also the cover star this month!
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Community Fair
February 24, 2015
Philadelphia FIGHT, Caring People Alliance, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia will celebrate National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day with a community health fair. We’d love to see you there!
Y-HEP 20th Anniversary Fundraiser Was A Huge Success!
December 17, 2014
Thanks to everyone who helped make our 20th anniversary celebration a hit! We raised over $43,000 to support FIGHT’s Youth Health Empowerment Project (Y-HEP)!
FIGHT Remembers Gloria Casarez, Director of the Mayor’s Office of LGBT Affairs
December 16, 2014
During her time as the director of the Mayor’s Office of LGBT Affairs, Gloria brought her fierce commitment to justice and equity for the LGBTQ community to city government and shifted the definition of that community to more clearly include people of color, women, and transgender persons. No one before Gloria was able to raise…
Faith Initiatives Sixth Annual World AIDS Day Prayer Breakfast
December 16, 2014
On December 1, 2014, FIGHT’s Office of Faith Initiatives held the Sixth Annual World AIDS Day Prayer Breakfast. This year’s event featured Rev. Dr. Leslie Callahan, pastor of St. Paul’s Baptist Church, as the Keynote Speaker.
ICJ Holiday Toy Drive in Partnership with Eastern State Penitentiary
December 8, 2014
Philadelphia FIGHT’s Institute for Community Justice (ICJ) and Eastern State Penitentiary are teaming up to collect new, unwrapped toys or clothing to benefit the children of our recently released and currently incarcerated participants.
2014 FIGHT for Life Gala
December 8, 2014
Thank you to all the supporters of the 2014 FIGHT for Life Gala.
FIGHT’s Sixth Annual World AIDS Day Prayer Breakfast
November 17, 2014
Philadelphia FIGHT will present the Sixth Annual World AIDS Day Prayer Breakfast on Monday, December 1, 2014 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 237 S. Broad St, Philadelphia.
Remembering Jaci Adams
September 22, 2014
Jaci was an unparalleled leader in the Philadelphia transgender community, and her impact on the recognition and rights of trans people in our city was enormous. Born into nightmarish circumstances, gone from home while still a child, living on the streets and surviving however she could, Jaci nevertheless rose above all of it to lead…
Remembering Kiyoshi Kuromiya
September 22, 2014
FIGHT created this video to honor and remember Kiyoshi Kuromiya in the 10th anniversary of his death, during the 2010 AIDS Education Month. Directed By Alfredo SosaProduced By Mark Seaman2010 © Mighty Head Entertainment/Philadelphia FIGHT.All Rights Reserved.
John Bell 1946-2012
September 22, 2014
“Half of your rights haven’t been written yet, because you haven’t been here to demand them.” John Bell was an HIV activist, mentor to a generation of ex-offenders, teacher, and our friend. In the years we were privileged to know him, we watched in awe as John took his lived experiences of racism, stigma, war,…
John L. Turner, MD, 1945 – 2008
September 21, 2014
John L. Turner MD, was Philadelphia FIGHT’s founding Principal Investigator. John was one of the first physicians, and among the only openly gay physicians, to come forward to treat HIV in the earliest years of the epidemic. His practice provided comfort and solace, but most importantly, hope, for people living with HIV, at a time…
Remembering Martin Delaney, 1945-2009
September 21, 2014
Founder of Project Inform, Martin came to Philadelphia many times over the years to present lifesaving information and hope to people living with HIV/AIDS and their allies. The following is the announcement sent out by Project Inform: “It is with profound sadness that Project Inform announces the passing this morning of our Founder, Martin Delaney….
Remembering Rebecca Barnebey
September 21, 2014
Rebecca brought many strengths to the Lax Center in the years she was our nurse manager, and she was loved by patients and staff alike. We extend our deepest condolences to her husband Dennis Barnebey, and to all her family. While Rebecca worked at FIGHT she contributed these thoughts to our website: “I joined FIGHT…
Philadelphia FIGHT Becomes a BenePhilly Center
August 19, 2014
Philadelphia FIGHT has been selected to become a BenePhilly Center. Effective immediately, any Philadephia resident can come to our AIDS Library and meet with a BenePhilly counselor to apply for public benefits.
FIGHT, Y-HEP & PrEP on FOX29!
August 18, 2014
Check out this feature story about PrEP and FIGHT’s I Am Men’s Health Program on FOX29!