The Bayard Rustin Project (BRP) is a concentrated HIV testing initiative for at-risk African-American MSM in Washington, DC. The Project aims to increase their access to and use of HIV prevention and testing services, prevent new HIV infections, address HIV/AIDS stigma and homophobia, and provide a model for controlling the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the nation's capital.

BRP reaches its at-risk target population through consumer trainings (NAPWA's Common Threads); outreach and testing events; community forums; and partnerships with AIDS service organizations (ASOs), faith-based institutions, community organizations, academic programs, and individuals, each providing a unique point of access to the African-American MSM community. NAPWA is proud to count the following among its BRP coalition partners:

• International Federation of Black Prides
• Covenant Baptist Church
• Damien Ministries
• AIDS Education Training Center – National Multicultural Center (AETC)
• Transgender Health Empowerment
• DC Department of Health—HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis and STD Administration

Bayard Rustin Program Booklet - click HERE to download PDF

Washington BLADE announces launch of Bayard Rustin Project - click HERE to read article.

Washington BLADE interviews Bayard Rustin Project advocates - click HERE to read!

The advocates speak for themselves - click HERE for photos and stories!

For more information about the Bayard Rustin Project, contact CBA Project Manager Rodney McCoy, rmccoy@napwa.org.