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Facing The Future Exhibit in CarrboroEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
After a good running at the Chapel Hill Bible Church, the Facing the Future exhibit has moved to Padgett Station in Carrboro. The deep red walls inside make a really nice backdrop for the prints; I am excited how it looks, and unlike most exhibits I’ve hung, it was a breeze. A good friend Rachel Lillis has volunteered to be the curator of the exhibit and while Rebecca and I are in South Africa. She is currently in search of some new venues starting in November.
Source: HIV Stories Blog - August 5, 2008 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: Nathan Clendenin Tags: General Posts Stateside News Source Type: blogs

Headed Back!Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We have great news to share. My wife and I are headed back to sub-saharan Africa for a year! We’re going as part of a team of interns with the organization Africa Revolution. Our friend and co-conspirator for the Saturday Night Soul event, Will Brown, is on the team. And the the other two are the Africa Revolution founders Allan and Annie Greig. We’ve set up a new site for that trip called Mamelodi Stories, where we’ll share some of our experiences but also the stories of people we meet. It’ll be similar to HIV Stories, but not focused just on HIV/AIDS. We’re very excited and fee...
Source: HIV Stories Blog - May 23, 2008 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: Nathan Clendenin Tags: General Posts Stateside Source Type: blogs

Support for those suffering in Dallas, TXEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Recently, a woman named Chastity Kirven contacted me through this blog - asking if I could mention a need that she is working to help out with in Dallas, TX. She is mentioned in this article, and there’s a portion of her email below as well. Please consider supporting Chastity’s fight for Food Pantry Program. My story is simple. I read an article about the food pantry program losing it’s funding and the program keeps thousands of people alive every year. Some of those people where successful and after being diagnosed with HIV fell to poverty. They can’t afford the medicine and lost everything trying...
Source: HIV Stories Blog - February 5, 2008 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: Nathan Clendenin Tags: Stateside Source Type: blogs

Exhibition at the Chapel Hill Bible ChurchEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
It was over three years ago that I met pastor Vincent Nyathi at an AIDS in Africa panel discussion at the CHBC - when I told him what I was interested in doing for my thesis, he immediately invited me to Mamelodi. Now prints from the project that he helped me complete are going on display at the same church. It’s also going up in time for Carolina Hopefest as well as a group from Kenya arriving to lead worship at the church this Sunday. I don’t know how long it will be up, but hopefully it’ll stay for a month or so!
Source: HIV Stories Blog - September 27, 2007 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: Nathan Clendenin Tags: Stateside Source Type: blogs

Smaller Exhibition for “Facing the Future”Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
I was asked by a good friend, Mary Katherine Tyson, to contribute work to a collaboration of artists showing this summer at Garden Salon in downtown Durham. The opening is tonight from 6-9 pm but the work will be up all summer. INFO: The Garden Salon. 111 ½ W. Parrish St. Photography by Elizabeth Galecke, Nathan Clendenin, and Serena Boggs; Pastels by Elise Okrend; Fine Crafts by the artists of Creative Juices.
Source: HIV Stories Blog - June 16, 2007 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: Nathan Clendenin Tags: General Posts Source Type: blogs

Horizon Interactive AwardsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
HIV Stories recently won a silver medal in the Magazine/News Division of the Horizon Interactive Awards. Praise God for more exposure and recognition. About the Horizon Interactive Awards In its 6th year, the Horizon Interactive Awards was created to recognize excellence in interactive media production worldwide. Since 2001, the competition has received thousands of entries from 26 different countries and nearly all 50 US States. Each year, those entries are narrowed down to the best of the best to be recognized and promoted on and international stage for their excellence. For more information, visit www.horizoninteractiveawards.com.
Source: HIV Stories Blog - May 8, 2007 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: Nathan Clendenin Tags: Awards Source Type: blogs

Dangers LurkingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
**UPDATE: Vincent wrote me in an email today: “…I can only say that the war is real. The enemy(satan) is trying not to lose his territory. People are flocking to the church. People which we never thought would identify themselves with the church are being saved, do you think that can please the enemy? Please pray for us we are now going to double our effort to serve our Lord more. YOU ARE BLESSED.” ** If you’re one who believes in the power of prayer, please join in praying for Vincent and the new building. I’ve just learned from another minister in South Africa that Vincent and two American m...
Source: HIV Stories Blog - February 13, 2007 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: Nathan Clendenin Tags: News Source Type: blogs

The Giving ContinuesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Christmas Eve Blessing The Chapel Hill Bible Church decided to dedicate their Christmas Eve offering to the Powerhouse. They received the largest Christmas Eve offering ever with almost $20,000 raised! Praise God and his people for pouring out generously. Read Vincent’s response: “We received the good news yesterday. Gloria and I could not sleep because of the joy which flooded our hearts. We are still battling to find words to express our appreciation. It is like we are in a deep sleep enjoying a good dream. When we wake up we shall be able to respond appropriately to this huge help. I am sure you wi...
Source: HIV Stories Blog - January 21, 2007 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: Nathan Clendenin Tags: General Posts Stateside Source Type: blogs

New Powerhouse Church Building!Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Vincent wrote me to say that they had their first meeting in their new building this Sunday (11/26/06)! Construction on it resumed immediately upon Vincent’s return to Mamelodi in November and is now complete (or very nearly so). Praise God for providing funds through the Saturday Night Soul event to pay for the building completion. This photo was taken a few weeks ago, before construction was totally completed.
Source: HIV Stories Blog - November 30, 2006 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: Nathan Clendenin Tags: General Posts News Source Type: blogs

CPOY Silver MedalEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
HIV Stories received a silver medal in the 2006 College Photographer of the Year contest in the Individual Multimedia category.
Source: HIV Stories Blog - November 28, 2006 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: Nathan Clendenin Tags: Awards Source Type: blogs

HIV Stories on ToastEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
I found an interesting viral marketing site today called Your Name on Toast. All the proceeds from the site are going to charity and in the first day or say they’ve raised over $1500, just for putting your name on toast with a link to your site.
Source: HIV Stories Blog - November 21, 2006 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: Nathan Clendenin Tags: General Posts Source Type: blogs

Saturday Night Soul A Huge SuccessEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
With more than 300 lbs. of meat, more than 100 volunteers and months of prior planning, the first annual Saturday Night Soul benefit went off without a hitch. More than 250 people from around the country showed up for some amazing food (smoked brisket, smoked ribs, corn and sweet potatoes for starters), great music from the New Soul Survivors and an exhibit from HIV Stories, all outdoors in a beautiful park in Will’s neighborhood. We met lots of great people, mostly from Atlanta, but many came from elsewhere. My father, sister and friend Bill Ross, came from Arkansas and Rebecca’s parents and a friend came fro...
Source: HIV Stories Blog - October 4, 2006 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: Nathan Clendenin Tags: General Posts Stateside News Source Type: blogs

Benefit Event for The Powerhouse ChurchEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Will Brown had the crazy idea to take his bbq events a bit further, and make it a benefit event with sales of food and photography going towards Vincent’s church in Mamelodi. After many months of planning, it is coming together, and will happen on September 30, 2006 in Atlanta, GA. Food, Photography and Blues will abound, besides fun and fellowship. I am presenting prints from HIV Stories titled, “Facing the Future.” The exhibit is made up of portraits of youth. These prints will be on sale, along with others I’ve taken, and 100% will go to the Powerhouse Church. The best part: Vincent will be at th...
Source: HIV Stories Blog - September 19, 2006 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: Nathan Clendenin Tags: Stateside News Source Type: blogs

SNDies Silver AwardEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
HIV Stories won a silver medal award at the annual SNDies, “Best of New Media” design competition! View all the winners.
Source: HIV Stories Blog - September 7, 2006 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: Nathan Clendenin Tags: Awards Source Type: blogs

Granny’s GrandsonEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In speaking with Vincent recently, I learned that Mabel’s grandson, one of the orphans who is old enough and able to work, has been missing for some time. They fear he may have been kidnapped. I don’t understand what motive a kidnapper would have, since they have no money to give for a ransom, but nevertheless I am praying, as I know this is troubling Granny very much.
Source: HIV Stories Blog - May 21, 2006 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: Nathan Clendenin Tags: News Source Type: blogs

It’s a Girl!Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
I spoke with pastor Vincent recently on the phone, and he shared the good news with me that Selina and Vuci had a baby girl! The baby is healthy so far. Selina was taking Neveropin to reduce the chances of transmitting HIV to the baby, which usually occurs during the birth. I didn’t get any details on the girl’s name or any other specifics, but I know that Selina and Vuci are very excited. This is the the second child they’ve conceived, the first died at only a few months old.
Source: HIV Stories Blog - May 8, 2006 Category: HIV AIDS Authors: Nathan Clendenin Tags: News Source Type: blogs