What is HIV?  HIV is the virus that causes AIDS.

What is AIDS?
    AIDS is the result of HIV infection.

How is HIV transmitted?
    HIV is transmitted through blood, semen, vaginal fluids and breast milk. You can get it from unprotected sex (anal, vaginal or oral sex without condoms), from sharing needles used for shooting up and maybe from tattooing or piercing.

Who is at risk?
    It's not who you are, but what you do that
puts you at risk.

I can't get it?
    Every hour of every day a young person under the
age of 21 gets infected and often has no idea.

Hate needles?
    Painless oral fluid and urine HIV tests are available. Results are ready within 3 - 7 days and are as reliable as blood tests.

What should I do if the condom broke?
1.) You can ask a doctor for emergency contraceptive pills to prevent pregnancy up to three days after sex.

2.) You should also get a test for HIV and other STD's

3.) If you think or know the person who has HIV, ask your doctor about anti-HIV medication.

HIV. PUT IT ON ,BEFORE YOU GET IT ON. GET TESTED! is a social marketing campaign designed to help address the national crisis of HIV infection in young people. Its goal is to bring HIV-positive and at-risk adolescents into care by offering free, confidential youth-friendly counseling and testing. This year's campaign will take place in Baltimore, Los Angeles, Miami, New York and Washington, D.C.

In the face of steadily growing, startling statistics -- indicating that youth between the ages of 13 - 24 represent an estimated 25 percent of new U.S. HIV infections -- the campaign focuses on urban at-risk youth living in communities hardest hit by the AIDS epidemic. While for several years there had been a downward trend in new infections among gay white men, infection rates among youth of color -- particularly young women and young gay men -- continue to rise. Youth of color are disproportionately affected -- with almost two-thirds of new infections occurring among African Americans and latinos. Of particular concern is that young people living in urban centers, while hardest hit, are less likely to access health care services and therefore are not often linking to HIV testing, counseling and care services.

      Known for her role as Rachel Gannon on ABC's daytime drama "One life to live," Mari's luminous charm has captured Hollywood's attention in a short time. She portrayed Denzel Washington's beautiful wife in the box office hit "Virtuosity." Her uninhibited sex appeal and comedic skills garnerde her the role of "Katrina" in Gramercy Picture's release, How To Be A Player" starring MTV's Bill Bellamy. And to top everything off, she just completed a paramount picture's film entitled "Dead man on Campus". The film is a story about the trials and tribulations of college life as a freshman mate "Cooper."

      Mari began acting as a child in theatrical shows to raise college funds for needy students. Despite her mom's early nudging, Mari did not catch the acting bug until high school. As a theater major at New York University, Mari expanded her training to include singing, dance , mime, circus arts, and clowning. During her senior year, Mari decided she was ready for the big city of dreams. She got special permission to graduate a semester early. She packed her bags, took a deep breath and made the big move to Los Angeles.

      Within weeks of her arrival, Mari began making cameo appearances on television. Mari's most memorable role was her first television appearance on "Baywatch." She remembers recieving encouraging words from the show's star, David Hasselhoff. "He told me the key to success is to stay positive and give 150% in all that I do." Immediately after, she secured a recurring role on ABC's "Family Matters" and many guest spots including, "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air", "The Jackie Thomas Show" and "M.A.N.T.I.S." Mari made her big screen debut starring in the film "Bodily Harm" with Daniel Baldwin and Linda Fiorentino. She also portrayed "Maria" in Stephen King's eerie film "Children of the Corn part III." She credits her success to her belief in fate "I was very fortunate to have found an agent, who believed in me even though I was young, with no proffesional experience, and no SAG card. Looking back on those times makes me realize how blessed I am today."

      Mari spends her free time indulging in adventurous sporting activities. She works closely with Project Angel Food delivering food to homebound AIDS patients. She believes in educating the African American and Latin American communities on this deadly disease. "My career is very important to me, but giving back and helping others is what life is really about. My goal is to try to make a difference, on and off screen." With her radiant beauty, dedication and golden heart, Mari has become Tinseltown's newest sweetheart.

      Midnite had his work cut out for him. The youngest out of eleven siblings, it seemed that he couldn't make a difference. Only the love of music changed his mind. Growing up he discovered he had a talent for music so he decided to follow through with his dream of becoming an M.C.

      Ten years later, after hooking up with Walker Management, it's definitely time for him to step up into the light. Midnite put together an impressive track record including recordings with Reggae superstar Beenie Man, R&B Reggae sensation Fahrenheit and others in a project due out in the year 2000. The album "After Midnite" is the mmost highly anticipated release yet containing such hits as Big Boys, Act like you know and Chocolate Tie just to name a few.

      Performing along side some of the hottest entertainers during the Roots and Culture Festival '98 '99, Jam Feast '99, Miami's first Teen Summit, World A.I.D.S Day and at Miami's Gusman Center for Florida's Health Department "Gettin' Busy" campaign proves that Midnite will not be underestimated. Collaborating with producer Dr. Paul, Nick Fury, Big Will and others give this album a unique sound. Combining razor sharp books and lyrics with the phatest tracks ever heard, you too will be made into a believer.

       Hip Hop, Reggae and Hardcore rap lovers BEWARE!!!!!It's "After Midnite"