The National Minority AIDS Council is proud to launch its 2014 Youth Initiative to END the HIV/AIDS Epidemic in America. HIV disproportionately impacts America’s young people, especially young gay and bisexual men of color. Approximately 25% of all new infections occur in youth and between 2007 and 2010, there was a 22% increase among gay men aged 13–24. Our initiative, sponsored by ViiV Healthcare, the Magic Johnson Foundation and Advocates for Youth aims to assist youth in becoming more effective and informed health advocates, and empowering them to become more active in their communities. If you're between 18 and 25, apply to be one of our youth activists today! http://nmac.convio.net/youthinitiative2014<https://mail.hunter.cuny.edu/owa/14.3.181.6/scripts/premium/redir.aspx?C=h5Mg0F3baEmFUzGnwW2irg5PaicSStEIf_SOGzuPHN3NWJuSssWL897MJ1Q6X3qykeDxQVVSs90.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fnmac.convio.net%2fsite%2fR%3fi%3dTl0cN7NRH_zp7JJr6hrQ6Q> Selected participants will receive a scholarship to attend the 2014 United States Conference on AIDS in San Diego, CA from October 2-5, 2014. At the conference, they will be exposed to the most cutting edge tools and information available to fight this epidemic, as well as have the opportunity to meet with incredible leaders from the HIV community, including government officials, private funders, and activists who have been working in this field for decades. Participants will also participate in various events throughout 2014, from webinars to conference calls, to help further develop their skills and knowledge and prepare them to lead efforts to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic in their communities and across the country. NMAC is thrilled to announce the launch of this exciting new initiative and to call for applicants today! The deadline to apply is June 11, so spread the word! For more than 25 years, NMAC has worked to develop leadership in communities of color to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic and is proud to have the opportunity to help develop the skills of a new generation of leaders. Click here to apply today!<https://mail.hunter.cuny.edu/owa/14.3.181.6/scripts/premium/redir.aspx?C=h5Mg0F3baEmFUzGnwW2irg5PaicSStEIf_SOGzuPHN3NWJuSssWL897MJ1Q6X3qykeDxQVVSs90.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fnmac.convio.net%2fsite%2fR%3fi%3dgVBcbiw5JjoEL7Noj8XiEQ> Yours In The Struggle, Terrence Calhoun Director of Conferences and Meeting Services About NMAC The National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC) develops leadership within communities of color to end the HIV/AIDS epidemmic. Since 1987, NMAC has advanced this mission through a variety of programs and services, including: a public policy education program, national and regional training conferences, a treatment and research program, numerous publications and a website: http://www.nmac.org/<https://mail.hunter.cuny.edu/owa/14.3.181.6/scripts/premium/redir.aspx?C=h5Mg0F3baEmFUzGnwW2irg5PaicSStEIf_SOGzuPHN3NWJuSssWL897MJ1Q6X3qykeDxQVVSs90.&URL=http%3a%2f%2fnmac.convio.net%2fsite%2fR%3fi%3dLEMFXB5OQk5C2kk85E6F7A>. For more information, contact NMAC directly at (202) 483-NMAC (6622) or [log in to unmask]<https://mail.hunter.cuny.edu/owa/14.3.181.6/scripts/premium/redir.aspx?C=h5Mg0F3baEmFUzGnwW2irg5PaicSStEIf_SOGzuPHN3NWJuSssWL897MJ1Q6X3qykeDxQVVSs90.&URL=mailto%3acommunications%40nmac.org>.