- Motivational Speaker- Author- Spoken Word Artist- HIV Advocacy

Launched in 1998 in partnership with the Kaiser Family Foundation, RAP-IT-UP is BET’s call-to-action public education campaign designed to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic within the African American community. This multi-faceted campaign includes special programming, public service announcements (PSAs), online content on BET.com, teen forums, mobile testing, a toll-free referral hotline and educational materials on HIV/AIDS for middle and high school students. The RAP-IT-UP public awareness campaign has been nominated for an Emmy Award for Best National Public Service Announcement in 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005. It has also received numerous other awards, including 15 Cable Positive POP Awards, 3 NAMIC Excellence Awards, CTPAA Joel Berger Award, NAACP Image Award, Academy of Television Arts & Science TV Cares “Ribbon of Hope” Award and the NBACA Community Service Award.

The mission of AID Atlanta is to reduce new HIV infections and improve the quality of life of its members and the community by breaking barriers and building community. AID Atlanta has proven itself a leader in the fight against the AIDS epidemic in Atlanta.In brief, the Education, Development & Volunteer Services Department (EDVS) specializes in community outreach, evidence based interventions and information services. By applying tailored programming specified groups such as African-American Women, African-American MSNs, youth, White MSMs, and Latino populations, we reach a wide demographic.

Advised President Clinton on sound HIV/AIDS Policy for 5 years, then President Bush for one. Helped to secure proclamation for Word AIDS Day and worked with various government, agencies private sector, and international foundations to further awareness, prevention, and empowerment of HIV positive individuals.