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On October 29, 2011, Rev. Aisha was honored with Whitman-Walker’s Partner for Life award at the 25th annual AIDS Walk Washington.

Rev. Aisha Karimah is a native Washingtonian, a graduate of Howard University and currently attends Wesley Theological Seminary. Currently, Rev. Aisha is Director of Community Affairs at NBC4, where she has worked since 1969. Over the years, she has championed community campaigns: Beautiful Babies Right from the Start, Drug Free Zones, It Takes a Whole Village, Make the Right Call, Camp 4 Kids, Get Healthy 4 Life and The NBC4 Health & Fitness Expo.

Official Press Release
AIDS WALK ANNOUNCES HONOREES
Awards, Recognitions for 28 People and Organizations Who Have Played  Prominent Role in Fighting Epidemic

WASHINGTON – The 25th annual AIDS Walk Washington will present its annual Courage Award along with Whitman-Walker’s Partner for Life and Community Service awards at the Walk on Oct. 29. In addition, the Walk will recognize “25 for 25,” 25 individuals who have played prominent roles in the fight against HIV/AIDS in DC. Bios of the honorees are attached.

“Each year, Whitman-Walker and AIDS Walk recognize individuals and organizations that are doing outstanding work in the fight against HIV/AIDS,” said Don Blanchon, executive director of Whitman-Walker Health, the producer and beneficiary of the Walk. “Since this is the 25th AIDS Walk, we also wanted to reflect on the history of the epidemic here in DC and recognize 25 people who played prominent roles in that history. We hope that, through these honors, we will inspire the community to continue this fight until it is won.”

This year’s Courage Award recipient is Justin Goforth, Director of Medical Adherence, Community Health, and the Gay Men’s Health and Wellness Clinic at Whitman-Walker. Whitman-Walker presents the Courage Award annually at AIDS Walk to a person living with HIV or AIDS who has shown remarkable courage and leadership in the fight against the disease.  Aisha Karimah, Director of Community Relations at NBC 4, will receive the Partner for Life award. NBC 4, a partner with AIDS Walk since 1987, will receive the Community Service award.  For more information visit www.aidswalkwashington.org.

 
Rev. Aisha Karimah
August 21, 2011

 
Rev. Aisha Karimah

 
Rev. Aisha Karimah

Rev. Aisha Karimah

Congratulations to Rev. Aisha Karimah. On March 15, she was awarded the 2010 NBC Universal (NBCU) Inclusion Award; the only one given in the DC Metropolitan area. The Award recognize NBCU employees who promote, incorporate or innovate diversity and inclusion best practices within the company. She was nominated by her colleagues as the most inclusive employee they know, one who continues to support diversity and inclusion at NBCU.