Latino Activist... Born an ORIGINAL, Refuse to die a Copy!

The purpose of this blog is to connect others to resources and share issues of importance for Hispanic-Latinos. I decided that it would be a better service to consolidate this material in one location. The idea of starting this blog came from a friend, Mr. Sanchez. I hope this information can be beneficial to at least one person. I will sometimes include my own beliefs, experiences, feelings, etc on the subjects of this blog. Enjoy! ~David J. Ruiz

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My name is David and I am 26 years old. I am from the small city of Pahokee, Florida. I think it is important to know the issues of your local community & have a hand in creating positive change. I'm the oldest of 4 sons by Juan & Desiree. I am the first in my family to attend college. Currently, I am a student at the UF majoring in Political Science with a concentration in Public Affairs. Ultimately I plan to go into public service as an elected official. I hope to return to Pahokee and run for mayor. Advocating HIV/AIDS awareness is a passion of mine. I received my HIV/AIDS Peer Education certification through the Farmworkers Coordinating Council. Through the experience, I was able to learn valuable skills in leadership, public service, public speaking, and health awareness. In July 2004, I was selected to be a member of the Florida Department of Health's Latino Leaders Advisory Committee on HIV/AIDS. I'm a proponent of servant-based leadership. My participation as a leader is important to me because I feel that character is developed through leadership and we all have the ability to give back. With passion, preparation, and perseverance, David

Thursday, March 27, 2008

YOU DECIDE - VOTE NOW FOR NATIONAL LATINO AIDS AWARENESS DAY 2008 THEME:

*NLAAD is observed every year on October 15*

The polls are now opened. Make sure to cast your vote TODAY and encourage others to vote as well. Visit http://www.nlaad.org/ to vote.

Here are the options:

AIDS Stops here. Only you can prevent it. Get tested for HIV.
Detengamos al SIDA. Solo tú puedes prevenirlo. Hazte la prueba del VIH.

Positive minds save lives. Get tested for HIV.
Mentes positivas salvan vidas. Hazte la prueba del VIH.

For a future without AIDS; take the HIV test.
Por un futuro sin SIDA; hazte la prueba del VIH.

Yes, we can protect ourselves. Get tested for HIV.
¡Si podemos! ¡Protejámonos! Hagámonos la prueba del VIH.

Reach out and take action. Take the HIV test.
Toma acción en tu comunidad. Hazte la prueba del VIH.

Visit http://www.nlaad.org to vote. Scroll to the middle of the page and right underneath the poster in the center of the page, you will have a section titled: FROM THE PLANNING TEAM. You will be able to vote here.

- DEADLINE: Monday, March 31st at 5 PM Eastern
- Vote only once - IP addresses will be tracked
- Encourage your community, colleagues, partners, friends, etc., to vote
- To vote visit the NLAAD website: http://www.nlaad.org

If you have any questions contact Liliana Rañón: lranon@latinoaids.org or (212) 675-3288 x315
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TU DECIDES ? ¡VOTA AHORA! Vota ahora para National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) 2008 Teme

Ya puedes votar. Vota ahora y anima a tus amigos, familares, colegas, colaboradores, comadres, etc., que también voten. Visita http://www.nlaad.org/ para votar.

Estas son las opciones para el tema:

Detengamos al SIDA. Solo tú puedes prevenirlo. Hazte la prueba del VIH.
AIDS Stops here. Only you can prevent it. Get tested for HIV.

Mentes positivas salvan vidas. Hazte la prueba del VIH.
Positive minds save lives. Get tested for HIV.

Por un futuro sin SIDA; hazte la prueba del VIH.
For a future without AIDS; take the HIV test.

¡Si podemos! ¡Protejámonos! Hagámonos la prueba del VIH.
Yes, we can protect ourselves. Get tested for HIV.

Toma acción en tu comunidad. Hazte la prueba del VIH.
Reach out and take action. Take the HIV test.

Para votar visita la pagina http://www.nlaad.org. Busca la sección que dice DEL EQUIPO PLANEADOR en la mitad de la página principal abajo del poster. Aquí puedes votar.

- FECHA LÍMITE: Lunes, 31 de marzo a las 5 PM Tiempo Este
- Vota solamente una vez - guardaremos la información de cada voto
- Anima que participe tu comunidad, tus colegas, compañeros, amigos, comadres
- Para votar visita la página de NLAAD: http://www.nlaad.org

Si tienes preguntas comunícate con Liliana Rañón lranon@latinoaids.org o (212) 675-3288 x315

Sincerely,
David
2008 Planning Committee Member

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