A diverse group of youth from all DC Wards turned out to hear JusPaul, StefLuvaa and Kaye Trill of Will Rap 4 Food and to support their own peers and to celebrate healthy youth. Over 120 youth turned out and 33 were tested at the December 5th World AIDS Day event at Tropicalia on U St NW. Testing occurred in MTA’s RealTalk mobile testing van, parked outside the event.

MTA and District youth also performed a range theatrical, spoken word and musical performances. The talent showcase focused on youth supporting each other, embracing their futures and stopping new HIV infections. For more photos, go to realtalkdc.org.

Special thanks to MTA’s terrific community and corporate partners: Promising Futures, Will Rap 4 Food, Inc., Erace The Hate, Street Wize Foundation and Cricket Communications.

(Above) Peer Ambassadors, Von Turner and ZaTaunia Heard doing condom demonstration at Golden Ticket Party for Prevention on Thursday, Dec. 5th.

ADDITIONAL MEDIA: Watch a Howard University journalism student’s YouTube video about the event.