NEW YORK AIDS FILM FESTIVAL & MUSEUM DOCUMENTARY FILM "TRAVIS" PHOTO COVERAGE

By Maria Esteves - February 12, 2008

The New York AIDS Film Festival & Museum (NYAFFM) tribute to African and American Grandmothers was held at the Gay Men Health Center (GMHC), on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, Thursday, February 7, 2008, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Presented by NYAFFM, GMHC, & Abbott Laboratories "I Stand With Magic" Campaign. Hosted by R&B singer, Cassie, and Former First Daughter of Nigeria Yomi Abiola. The cocktail reception preceded The Independent Television Service (ITVS) pediatric AIDS documentary film TRAVIS, directed by Richard Kotuk. Attendees included industry professionals, actors, artists, fashion designers, models, musicians and celebrity guests.

I Stand With Magic, partnership with Abbott Laboratories and The Magic Johnson Foundation is a campaign to end Black HIV/AIDS providing communities with information on available treatments, resources for prevention and testing, and educational materials. For further information visit, http://www.istandwithmagic.com.

NYAFFM Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day tribute to African
and American Grandmothers at GMHC February 7, 2008:
Hosts R&B singer Cassie, (left), and Former First Daughter
of Nigeria Yomi Abiola.

NYAFFM Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day tribute to African and American
Grandmothers at GMHC, February 7, 2008: R&B singer Cassie, (center),
with presenters Gloria Fearson, (left), and Willis Steele, I Stand With Magic
Campaign, Abbott Laboratories, Inc.

NYAFFM Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day tribute to African
and American Grandmothers at GMHC, February 7, 2008:
Executive Director, Suzanne Africa Engo, NYAFFM, (center),
with Hosts R&B singer Cassie, (left), and Former First Daughter
of Nigeria Yomi Abiola.

NYAFFM Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day tribute to African
and American Grandmothers at GMHC, February 7, 2008:
Psychologist/TV & Radio Personality, Dr. Judy Kuriansky,
(left), with President/CEO, Mark S. Jaffe, Greater New York
Chamber of Commerce.

NYAFFM Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day tribute to African
and American Grandmothers at GMHC, February 7, 2008:
NYAFFM President of the Board/Supermodel/bag designer
Greta Cavazzoni, (left), with Shoe Designer, Betta Carrano,
Carrano Shoes.

NYAFFM Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day tribute to African and American
Grandmothers at GMHC, February 7, 2008: Model/Socialite Annabel Vartanian,
(center), with Kristian Bravo Laliberte, Unruly Heir Fashions, (left),
and Timo Weiland.

NYAFFM Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day tribute to African
and American Grandmothers at GMHC, February 7, 2008:
Designer Cody Ross, PRIESTESS.

NYAFFM Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day tribute to African and American
Grandmothers at GMHC, February 7, 2008: NYAFFM President of the
Board/Supermodel/bag designer Greta Cavazzoni, (left), with R&B singer
Cassie.

NYAFFM Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day tribute to African
and American Grandmothers at GMHC, February 7, 2008:
Host R&B singer Cassie, (left),and Model/Socialite Annabel
Vartanian.