Councilwoman Ronnie Edwards would like to invite the public to participate in Aspirations’ initiative to tackle HIV and AIDS in the Metro Baton Rouge area. In recognition of Women’s History Month and Healthy Choices Week in the State of Louisiana, Aspirations has partnered with the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), to host a Women and Girls HIV & AIDS Awareness Summit at Southern University Baton Rouge, on Wednesday, March 28, in the Student Union.



With support from the Volunteers of America, ExxonMobil, 100 Black Women of Greater Baton Rouge, Bayou Cafe and Dr. Daniel Smith’s Eye Care & Optical, students will be offered free HIV and Hepatitis C tests and condoms.

The video - Many Women, One Voice - will be shown as well as an essay contest between high school students from around Baton Rouge. The Condom Nation tour does not just stop here. The places and dates for free HIV testing and condom give-a-ways are included below for Baton Rouge, Plaquemine and Lafayette.



For more information or to become a sponsor, contact Tyra Banks in the office of Councilwoman Ronnie Edwards at Councilwoman at 225-389-5171 and Dr. Joyce Turner Keller, Aspirations, at 225 288-8161.

Also visit www.condom-nation.org to have the tour come to your city and state.

Condom Nation Tour in Louisiana

March 27-31

Tentative Schedule*



• Southern University, Wednesday, March 28

Baton Rouge

Free: HIV/AIDS & Hepatitis C Virus Testing and Condom Distribution

Viewing of Video: Many Women, One Voice, African American Women and HIV!

Speakers, Discussion on HIV/AIDS, Dancers, and High Students Essay Competition

Time: 10 a.m. -2 p.m.

• Aspirations, Thursday, March 29

3966 Lanier Drive

Baton Rouge

Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Luncheon

Video: Many Women, One, African American Women and HIV

Time: 1 - 2:30 p.m.

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• Walgreens, Thursday, March 29

Greenwell Springs Road & Joor Road

Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70814

Free: HIV/AIDS & Hepatitis C Virus Testing and Condom Distribution

Time: 3 - 6 p.m.

• The Delmont Center, Friday, March 30

Riley Street

Baton Rouge

Showing of Video: Many Women, One Voice, African American Women and HIV

Free: HIV/AIDS & Hepatitis C Virus Testing and Condom Distribution

Time: Noon - 5 p.m.

• Cook’s Barber Shop, Friday, March 30

Plank Road and Airline Hwy.

Baton Rouge

Video Viewing: Many Women, One Voice, African American Women and HIV

Free: HIV/AIDS & Hepatitis C Virus Testing and Condom distribution

Time: 5:30 - 9 p.m.

• Bayou Café & Catering, Saturday, March 31

5068 Airline Hwy.

Baton Rouge

Free: HIV/AIDS & Hepatitis C Virus Testing and condom Distribution

Video Viewing: Many Women, One Voice, African American Women and HIV

Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

*This schedule is subject to change.*