Island Roots - May 19

Turn Compassion into Action

About the Event:

Island Roots is a free event for youth aged 14-24 to recognize National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on  Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 from 9:00 am—1:00 pm at Bishop Museum.  Island Roots will feature KSSK DJ Sweetie Pacarro, a Slam Poetry workshop by Kealoha, lunch, prizes, and the “HIV in Hawaii” video presentation. 

The event hopes to engage Hawaii’s youth in the fight against AIDS and educate them on how to protect themselves from HIV and other STDs.

Click here to download the Island Roots flyer.

Event Schedule:

9:00: Welcome

9:00 - 10:00: Slam Poetry

10:00 - 11:30: Video and HIV 101

11:30 - 12:30: Lunch and Prizes.

12:30 - 1:00: Slam Poetry by Ben

Sign Up:

Space is limited! Sign up today by contacting Zandria Lewis at 808-521-2437 x 252 or email her at zlewis@lifefoundation.org.

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Sponsored By:

This event is sponsored and supported by by Life Foundation, The Banyan Tree Project, Bishop Museaum, Kealoha Slam Poetry, and KSSK.