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Continue reading →: The New Venture Begins
Good morning, I am so excited to launch this new venture from Baltimore MD. Please check out the video regarding Living With HIV|Sharing My Story. You can also connect on my various social media platforms: LinkedIn or Facebook: Bruce E. Smail Twitter: bruce_smail Email: brucesmail2015@gmail.com Website: http://brucesmail.com
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Continue reading →: National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day aims to decrease disease stigma | Daily Trojan
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day aims to decrease disease stigma | Daily Trojan — Read on dailytrojan.com/2018/02/07/national-black-hiv-aids-awareness-day-aims-decrease-disease-stigma/ I came across this article about USC. More universities need to focus on HIV and prevention on college campuses.
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Continue reading →: HIV Dialogue
6/3/2018 – Good Morning! As you know, I am moving forward with actively engaging my passion around HIV issues. With this post, I am creating the option for ongoing dialogue on HIV. As a person living with HIV since 2003 as well as a former CEO and Executive Director of…
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Networking at ACPA2016
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Continue reading →: Networking at ACPA2016I am very excited to attend the American College Personnel Association National Conference (March 6-9, 2016) in Montreal. My last Higher Ed Conference was NASPA2004 in Denver. I look forward to networking as well as chatting with folks about the need for stronger HIV Prevention & Education programs on campus.…
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Continue reading →: BLKPOZ On CampusMy professional experiences in Higher Education and HIV Prevention provide a unique perspective of the gaps in HIV Prevention and Education on college campuses. Black Poz Voices are relatively absent in HIV discourse on campuses. As I continue my journey with HIV, I will expand efforts to share my story…
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Continue reading →: Writing A Book In 2016On February 10, 2016, I celebrated 13 years of living with HIV. It’s been a journey with challenges and many opportunities. I decided that this year I will write a book to share my story of Living with HIV. This is an exciting new journey but I look forward to…
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Continue reading →: World AIDS Day 12/1/2014
Video of my speech: World AIDS Day 12-1-2014 Text to the Speech: 12/1/2014 – World AIDS Day Speech – Rochester, NY | Bruce E. Smail, Executive Director | The MOCHA Center, Inc. Good Evening, 1.1 million people are living with HIV in the USA — I am 1 of the 1.1…
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Continue reading →: 13 Years – 2/10/2016
Today marks my 13th Anniversary of Living with HIV. A few years ago I tattooed the red ribbon on my left arm to symbolize the fight to end HIV/AIDS. It’s been a journey, but one in which I have held my head high. One without shame and without silence. I…
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Continue reading →: Repost – 12 years 2/10/2015
Twelve years of surviving HIV today, February 10, 2015. I remember my doctor’s comment that I had a reactive test and us wondering what HIV test — since it was supposed to be given 3 months later. I share one of my favorite pictures below for a reason. My decision…
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Continue reading →: Repost – Seven Year Journey 2/10/2010
Please Note – This is a personal story with frank discussions about HIV/AIDS. Personal stories are opportunities to experience first-hand accounts of real-life situations. It is a gift and many times we see ourselves in these accounts. “I Have Some Good News and Some Bad News” It’s February 10, 2003,…
