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What
People Are Saying About Not In My Family AIDS in the African American Community |
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Gil
Robertson's Not In My Family
is a compelling, cautionary collection of powerful stories from an impressive
aggregation of notable individuals regarding the increasing epidemic
of HIV and AIDS in the African-American community. This book will definitely
help to enlighten the Black community about an issue that has the majority
of us in serious denial. Ms. Catherine Hughes, Founder, Chairperson of the Board and Secretary, Radio One Inc. |
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Not
in Family: AIDS in the African American Community is a collection of unforgettable
stories that delivers messages of love, courage, hope and compassion.
Representing various segments of the African American community, this
anthology is a body of work that is long overdue. I applaud Gil Robertson
for his efforts in breaking the silence about the threat of HIV & AIDS
in black communities. John Singleton (Oscar nominated filmmaker) |
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Telling
our stories is a vital part of the oral history of African Americans.
There is no question that African Americans and other minority communities
are disproportionately aftected by HIV/AIDS in this country. So by telling
our stories and reading the personal stories of others it may help to
demystify AIDS and personalize its devastating impact in our community
as well as encourage us to become personally involved in preventing
it. Atlanta Mayor, Shirley Franklin |
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AIDS
is a deadly disease that is wrecking havoc on our people, especially the
younger members of our community. There are a slew of young people who
have no knowledge of HIV & AIDS and they need our assistance and encouragement
to become informed about this deadly disease. Our community must understand
that we dont have any choice but to talk about HIV & AIDS. Bishop Andrew Merritt of Detroit's Straight Gate Church International |
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AIDS
has affected the African American community more than any other. Please
read this book to get informed on how you can protect you and your loved
ones. Dont hate! Please educate!! Vivica A Fox (star of Kill Bill Vol. 1,Soul Food, and Independence Day) |
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"HIV has robbed me of some of my most brilliant, colorful and talented personal friends and associates. I will never understand how we as a nation can send vessels into space, fight billion dollar wars, gouge the American people with high gas prices and not be able to end this man-made disease! It's despicable and yet another poor commentary on our present governing bodies." Isaiah Washington (Star of Grey's Anatomy playing Dr. Preston Burke) |
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I just read the book, and I was absolutely overwhelmed with the information. Not that I'm not familiar with a lot of HIV and AIDS cases, but the absolute clarity and honesty in which some people discuss what is going on was enlightening to me; so thank you. I happen to have the book would recommend that everyone read this book. It's very important. – The Homorable Maxine Waters, Representing the 35th District in California |
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I
think Not in My Family will provide readers with a whole
new perspective of AIDS and how it affects the afflicted and loved ones,
be they family or friends. The essay style allows the reader to understand
multiple points of view and thereby gain greater empathy and insight.
But what really struck me was how entertaining the book is given the
subject matter. You can count on EUR/Radioscope's support with this
project wholeheartedly. Lee Bailey Publisher/ Exec. Producer - EUR/Radioscope |