National

The latest glimmer of hope in the ongoing race to cure AIDS comes from an experimental new gel. Researchers announced this week that a vaginal…

National

The first miracle baby to be functionally cured of HIV in the US is now in good company, doctors say. Born in California last summer…

Atlanta, National, Photos

Alleged Atlanta pastor Craig Lamar Davis has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for knowingly exposing a woman to HIV. The sentence handed down by Clayton County Superior Court Judge Geronda Carter was half of the maximum time Davis could have faced on the two counts of reckless HIV, according to the AJC. As […]

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Alleged Atlanta pastor Craig Lamar Davis has been found guilty of having sex with a woman and not disclosing his HIV status. Davis was convicted on two counts of HIV-reckless conduct. Throughout the trial Davis’ attorneys claimed their client doesn’t have HIV, and said there’s no accurate test that detects the virus. The attorneys argued that […]

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Jury selection is underway in the case of an Atlanta-area pastor who has been charged with knowingly exposing women to HIV. The trial is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, January 14. Craig Lamar Davis faces two counts of reckless HIV, a felony under Georgia law punishable by up to 10 years in prison. As we […]

Elev8 Health

Face the Fact: According to the CDC (Centers For Disease Control), African Americans have a higher incidence of HIV infection of all racial/ethnic groups in the United States. Compared with other races and ethnicities, African Americans account for a higher proportion of HIV infections at all stages, from new infections to deaths. Look at the […]

Atlanta, Photos

On Saturday November 3rd, the Radio One Family took part in the KEEPthePROMISEonAIDS.org event. Check out some photos from the day:

Community

Join Praise 102.5 on Sunday, October 21st at Piedmont Park for the 22nd Annual AIDS Walk Atlanta & 5K Run. The event has grown to be the largest AIDS-related fundraising event in the Southeast.  In 2011 alone, the walk had over 12,000 registered participants and raised over $1 million, marking an increase of $82,000 over 2010 levels.    AID […]

The Atlanta blogger who broke the story about a married man who allegedly spread HIV to Full Gospel Baptist Church members called our sister station Majic 107.5 / 97.5 and spoke to Carol Blackmon in an attempt to set the record straight. Blogger William McCray said that Craig Lamar Davis is not a pastor or […]

Bishop Paul S. Morton of Atlanta’s Full Gospel Baptist Church has responded to a scathing story alleging that a man named Pastor Craig Lamar Davis was arrested for allegedly spreading HIV among Full Gospel  church members. Bishop Morton responded to the scandal on his Twitter page and said that not only is Davis not a […]

An Atlanta church pastor is under fire for allegedly spreading HIV among his church members. At least two victims have come forward to press charges against Pastor Craig Lamar Davis of Atlanta’s Full Gospel Baptist Church. UPDATE: Jury Selection Underway in Case of Atlanta Pastor Accused of Spreading HIV The shocking news went viral after […]

Atlanta, Community

Know your Status.  Praise 102.5 personalities will be at the locations listed below on National HIV Testing Day.  Come by during our one-hour van hit and take a free HIV test.  You will be rewarded with Praise Points that that can be redeemed for prizes. VAN HIT TIME: 10AM to 11AM LOCAL HEALTH ORGANIZATION: Cobb […]