Black AIDS agency shuts down; Will Woods become 1st Black, gay elected to US House?

Your network for progressive information     POCC shuts down; Atlanta-based AIDS group set to fill void, open Brooklyn branch (May 27, 2009) People of Color In Criss, a Black gay AIDS service organization, closes its doors afer delivering more than 20 years of service to the New York City metro area. The agency's closure brings word that Rudolph Carn, CEO of National AIDS Education & Services for Minorities will expand the Atlanta-based organization into the Brooklyn area. 'Finding Me' screens in Atlanta 9:30 pm. Friday, May 29th at Plaza Theatre The fresh, "indie" film about a young gay black man's journey of self-discovery, affirmation and love will screen during Atlanta's Out On Film Festival preview week. "Finding Me" is directed by Roger S. Omeus Jr., a second generation Haitian American. Will Anthony Woods make history? PrideTV's Executive Producer Anare Holmes goes one-on-one with U.S. Army Veteran Anthony Woods. A progressive Democrat, Woods is also young, gifted and gay. In this week's edition of "Pride & Politics," Woods talks about his bid for Congress, school bullies and the source of his strength. Hear this informative interview now.   Visit: www.PrideTV.org for these stories and more progressive information.     'Pride & Politics' gears up for 2nd season If you are in the Atlanta area and would like to join the production team of the television newsmagazine "Pride & Politics with Anare Holmes," please send your resume and reel to: producer@pridetv.org. We are gearing up for special broadast productions that include: Outside Blackness: The Artistry of James Baldwin, Josephine Baker and Alice Walker; The State of Black Gay America Summit and Sweeping Through the City: Change within the Black Church.     About Anare Holmes Anaré V. Holmes is the creator and executive producer of PrideTV.org. As a journalist his work explores race, class, faith and sexuality. He has secured interviews with many of America's best and brightest talents, including Tyra Banks, Samuel L. Jackson, Dave Chappelle, the Rev. Al Sharpton and U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters. He is the winner of National Newspaper Publishers' Association's Ida B. Wells Best News Story Award. He can be reached at: producer@pridetv.org   PrideTV.org Everyday people, everyday stories  producer@pridetv.org