In a Twist, Tennessee OKs $9M in HIV Funding. But Is There a Catch? Posted in: Press

Plus: The CDC will bypass Republican roadblocks and deliver federal HIV grants directly to a Nashville-based nonprofit. April 21, 2023 • By Trent Straube   UPDATE: Plot twist in the Tennessee HIV funding story. Mere hours after POZ filed the below story, NBC News reported that Tennessee lawmakers on Thursday approved $9 million in the state budget for HIV efforts. This follows national outrage since Republican leadership announced in January that the state would reject up to $10…

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At Home With’: Toni Newman Is Fighting for the Communities She Cares About Posted in: Press

I admit, I was a bit trepidatious about talking with Toni Newman. She’s the dynamic director of the Coalition for Justice and Equality Across Movements for NMAC, and the title alone is intimidating. Toni also served as the interim CEO of the Black AIDS Institute, among other heavyweight titles she’s earned. She’s an absolute force and someone who’s not to be taken lightly. I shouldn’t have been nervous. Toni couldn’t have been more wonderful in…

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The Heart of Health Equity – Toni Newman Posted in: Press

In celebration of Transgender Visibility Day (March 31st), we are sharing stories from those who are leading the fight for transgender equality. The latest Heart of Health Equity episode with host Ashlei A. Rodgers, MPH features guest Toni Newman of the National Minority AIDS Coalition (NMAC). Hear their candid conversation about Toni’s advocacy work, her role as CEO of three major organizations, what happened when a white supremacist asked her to lunch, and how she continues to fight for the rights of LGBTQ+ community.

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NMAC Launches Coalition For Justice & Equality Across Movements Posted in: Press

NMAC is launching the Coalition for Justice & Equality, a new division within the agency. The Coalition will build partnerships with other progressive-focused organizations in and out of the HIV community to respond to harmful decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court or other courts, dangerous legislation from Congress or state legislatures, and prejudicial actions by state officials. By: NMAC Toni Newman WASHINGTON – Jan. 26, 2023 – PRLog — “Our goal with the Coalition is to build a progressive NATO,…

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I RISE – THE TRANSFORMATION OF TONI NEWMAN Posted in: Press

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I Rise, the controversial coming of age novel by Toni Newman will bring tears of joy and perseverance. I Rise, is the true story of Toni Newman’s transformation from an effeminate, conflicted male to a proud, educated transsexual.

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4 Shopping Tips to Support Inclusion, Diversity, & Positive Change  Posted in: Press

You already know that supporting and donating to organizations that prop up minority and disabled populations is important. But you should also know that where you spend your paycheck can have just as much power. By choosing to support businesses and brands that are dedicated to inclusion and equity as well as a diverse workforce, you can make even more of a difference in the world. And these tips from Toni D Newman can help!…

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America’s Top Black CEOs Posted in: Press

The imaginative and prescient and actions of a CEO permeate each facet of a company. Financials, customer support, and firm tradition mirror the objectives and techniques of these in management positions. A current shift towards increasing range, fairness, and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives has created new alternatives for individuals of coloration in company settings. In a world the place solely 19 out of a complete of 1,800 Fortune 500 CEOs have been Black, individuals of coloration…

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Black AIDS Institute appoints Toni Newman as interim CEO Posted in: Press

LOS ANGELES – The Board of Directors of the Black AIDS Institute (BAI) announced the appointment of Toni Newman as its Interim Chief Executive Officer and Dr. Kemal M. Atkins as Managing Director this past week. Newman is currently the Interim Executive Director at LYRIC – a non-profit in San Francisco, California that focuses on advancing the community and creating social change for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQQ) youth through education, career training and health advocacy.  Dr. Atkins has been engaged…

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Black AIDS Institute Makes History by Tapping Trans Woman as Leader Posted in: Press

Toni Newman, a respected figure in transgender and health circles, to take over as interim CEO following a management shake-up.By Neal Broverman SEPTEMBER 24 2021 4:29 PM EDT UPDATED SEPTEMBER 24 2021 7:51 PM EDT After the abrupt departure of Raniyah Copeland as CEO of the storied Black AIDS Institute, the nonprofit hired a trans woman to take her place, at least temporarily. The 23-year-old organization announced today that Toni Newman, currently the interim CEO at the San Francisco-based LGBTQ+ organization LYRIC,…

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