South Florida AIDS Network

12/19/2025

Leslie Washington passed on Saturday Dec 13th

After a long time in the hospital, he was pronounced dead early that Sunday

Besides being an employee member of SFAN he was also a community member.

Nicole Burrel of Broward House will send out any information on any memorial service.

On a personal note, not only was Leslie a co worker but friend and his presence is missed

Robert Hadley, Mdiv
Education/Outreach/Testing/Support
Phone 954-568-7373 x2252
Fax 954-563-5923

12/18/2025

Here is a list of the locations where Kwanzaa will be celebrated. Please make sure to mark your calendars. We want to see you at these events. Kwanzaa is a holiday to build momentum for a brighter new year. If you were to apply the seven principles of Kwanzaa to your life, it would be incredible. The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa are pillars of a greater community for us by us. For more information, contact us at 954-533-9139 or conference@ujimamen.net.

12/17/2025

12/17/2025

The Black Art Awakening Exhibit is designed to celebrate Black History Month and commemorate National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Ujima excited to host this event again this year. We look forward to a great cultural experience for all. We are seeking inspired creators for our Black Art Awakening Exhibit, scheduled for February 3, 2026, at The Pride Center at Equality Park, at 7:00 pm. The Ujima Men's Collective and The Pride Center have united to host this cultural event. We are seeking artists to exhibit their work from February 3rd to February 28th, 2026. Your participation could help make our event truly extraordinary. Please spread the word to anyone eager to showcase their art. We are excited to hear from you soon.

12/08/2025

Please join us this Tuesday, December 9, for the World AIDS Day Proclamation event as we continue our month of awareness, remembrance, and action.

This gathering at the Broward County’s Commission Chambers, Governmental Center East (GCE), is a crucial step in recognizing resilience and renewing our commitment to ending the HIV epidemic in Broward County and Beyond.

Important Details:
Time: Arrive by 9:30 am (please factor in time for security).
Location: Governmental Center East, 115 S Andrews Avenue, Fourth Floor, Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33301.
Parking: Park at the attached Governmental Garage, 151 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. We will provide validation tickets.

Your presence demonstrates our united front. Let’s stand together to honor lives impacted by HIV and show that “Together, Broward CAN End the HIV Epidemic.”

12/03/2025

Since 2017, the Broward County Black AIDS Advisory Group (BAAG)—formerly known as BTAN—together with its dedicated community partners, has worked to bring both joy and education to families during the holiday season. What began as a local initiative has grown into a signature annual event that combines celebration with lifesaving public-health outreach.

Each year, BAAG hosts the Light Up Sistrunk Health Fair & Toy Drive in observance of World AIDS Day, continuing a tradition that highlights the group’s long-standing commitment to HIV awareness and support. The health-fair section now draws more than 1,000 attendees, offering children holiday toys while providing parents with HIV and PrEP education, free health screenings, condoms, and access to a wide range of community resources.

To encourage participation in health screenings, attendees are entered into a raffle for a chance to win a bicycle—a feature that has become a beloved part of the event’s history.

BAAG remains the only advisory group of its kind in Broward County, connecting influential community leaders, elevating HIV awareness, advocating for policy change, and strengthening partnerships among local organizations to improve HIV/AIDS services for minority communities.

BAAG’s ongoing partnership with the City of Fort Lauderdale, UJIMA, AHF BLACC, Midland Cares

Flex4Medical, Be A Champion for AIDS/HIV, Marty Kiar Broward County Property Appraisal & New Era Masonic Lodge No. 69 Prince Hall National Compact and Mcbride Masonic Lodge PHA has been central to the health fair and toy drive growth and impact.

Together, we continue to build on a shared legacy of service, ensuring that the Light Up Sistrunk tradition remains a powerful force for health, education, and community unity.

Ederick E. Johnson Program Coordinator ofUjima Men's Collective

12/03/2025

11/08/2025