Los Angeles, CA. In recognition of National HIV Testing Day, Saturday, June 27, 2009, the National Action Network through the “ACT! Against AIDS Leadership Initiative” in collaboration with the Palms Residential Care Facility, 93.5 The BEAT FM radio and a host of social, civic and faith organizations will join together to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic in South Central Los Angeles. This event will take place at 8440 S. Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA from 10:00am-2:00pm. The theme for that day will be, “WE ARE ONE”. 

Each year, National HIV Testing Day is a national mobilization effort for local organizations, health departments and businesses to come together, in a collaborative response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic through education and encourage individuals residing in their respective communities to know their HIV-status.  The day is also set aside as an opportunity to disseminate culturally appropriate messages to individuals living with HIV and those affected by the disease.

In addition to the community organizations, the National Action Network (NAN) has also partnered with Women Alive, Minority AIDS Project, Hollywood/Beverly Hills NAACP, the Los Angeles Sentinel Newspaper, Phi Beta Sigma, Links Inc., Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), Coalition of 100 Black Women, National Urban League, National Council of Negro Women, Brotherhood Crusade, Mothers In Action, Jackson Limousines, First AME Church, New Frontier Democratic Clubs and 93.5 FM The BEAT, just to name a few.