HIV/AIDS in the African American community

eta Creative Arts Foundation hosts a talk following the 8 p.m. "Tearing Down the Walls" in recognicition of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, $30. The discussion will be led by Dr. John Schneider, assistant professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Dr. Schneider specializes in infectious diseases and internal medicine. His clinical interests include HIV and LGBT health. Critically acclaimed for its "stirring a cappella singing" (Reader) and "Beaty's rich, human and humorous writing," (Chicago Tribune), "Tearing Down the Walls" is a play about responsibility and choice and finding the courage to transform pain into power. "Daniel Beaty's comedic drama illuminates the risks and consequences of irresponsible behavior in a time when HIV and AIDS is devastating the African American community," said producing director Kemati Porter. "Tearing Down the Walls provides a rare opportunity for eta - and theater in general -- to add its voice to a complex health issue."

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