< Back to School Policy Hub Chlamydia What is Chlamydia? How It's Spread Symptoms Getting Tested Testing Positive What is Chlamydia? Chlamydia is an easily curable bacterial infection. It is one of the most common STIs. When we say common, we mean REALLY common. ' Around 1.8 MILLION cases of Chlamydia were reported to the CDC in 2019 (mostly between 14 and 24 years old), making it the most commonly reported STI in the US. However, it’s estimated that closer to 3 million people actually contract chlamydia every year in America. Chlamydia is easily treatable. Chlamydia can be treated with antibiotics. The sooner you find out you have it, the easier it is to cure. How It's Spread Chlamydia can be spread even if no one ejaculates. Chlamydia is carried in semen, pre-cum, and vaginal fluids. It can infect the penis, vagina, cervix, anus, urethra, eyes, and throat. Generally, this happens through vaginal sex or anal sex. In rare cases, chlamydia can be spread through oral sex, too. Symptoms Part of the reason chlamydia is so common is that there usually are no symptoms . However, some signs can show up: unusual vaginal discharge watery discharge from the penis bleeding outside of periods pain or burning while peeing swollen or tender testicles Chlamydia can also infect your eyes. If this happens, you may notice irritation, redness, or discharge. Getting Tested Testing for chlamydia is generally simple and painless. Often, this just means peeing in a cup. In the case of other infected areas, your doctor may take samples from your throat, vagina, cervix, urethra, or anus with a cotton swab to test for bacteria. Because symptoms for chlamydia and gonorrhea are similar, you'll often be tested for both at the same time. It's important to get tested regularly. If you're sexually active, this means at least once per year. Even if you or your partner don't show symptoms, you should follow this general rule of thumb. Seriously. If left untreated for too long, chlamydia can cause infertility and increase your risk of getting HIV. If you're pregnant, you could also pass it to your baby or have a premature delivery. So, do you and your partner a HUGE favor and put your minds at ease. Click here to find a local testing c enter . Tested Positive So, your results came back positive. The first thing to remember is that this is nothing to be ashamed of. Like we said earlier, this is a very, very common infection. If you or your partner have chlamydia, it does not necessarily mean anyone cheated. Test results may not detect the infection until well after contracting it. How do I get rid of it? Luckily, chlamydia is easily treatable with antibiotics. There are different forms of antibiotics that are used to treat chlamydia, so make sure to follow the instructions from your doctor. Often, your doctor may give you medicine for both you and your partner(s). It is important that BOTH of you finish your treatment and don't have sex for at least 7 days. For real, getting frisky can wait. If you don't take your antibiotics all the way through, you run the risk of re-infecting your partner or other people. Willingly risking your or your partner's sexual health isn't sexy. Peace of mind is sexy. Always make sure to listen to your doctor to effectively get rid of chlamydia. References What is Chlamydia?: Causes of Chlamydia Infection . Planned Parenthood. (n.d.). https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/stds-hiv-safer-sex/chlamydia . Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021). Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance 2019 . U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. https://www.cdc.gov/std/statistics/2019/overview.htm#Chlamydia .

< Back to School Policy Hub What is Racism? What is Racism? Racism in America Against: Indigenous Tribes Asian Americans Black Americans Hispanic Americans Fighting Racism Racism can be defined in a variety of ways relating to both individual actions and societal institutions. Merriam-Webster defines racism as “a belief that race is a fundamental determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race, and the behaviors and attitudes that foster this belief.” However, these definitions refer to racism as a racial attitude. Racism can also be defined in a systemic sense. Two such examples are the excerpts following which define systemic racism as “the systemic oppression of a racial group to the social, economic, and political advantage of another” and “a political or social system founded on racism and designed to execute its principles.” As seen, the term racism does not simply fall under one definition or one circumstance. Instead, it is a multifaceted term to describe the vast experiences of minority groups facing inequality due to their racial identity. History of Racism in America Racism has been present in society from the start, and it is still deeply rooted in our society today. In 1607, white British colonizers came over to America, quickly dominated, and took over the land. From that moment, rhetoric claiming white individuals as the “superior” race spread and was used to tragically oppress others. Here are examples of the roots of racist attitudes towards minority groups, where they stem from, and how they became widespread: Indigenous Tribes The cultural genocide of indigenous tribes: Colonizers forced the children into schools where they learned about Christianity and European values. They were stripped of their tribal clothing and were only allowed to speak English. The education system greatly idolizes the relation between the Natives and Colonizers as one of friendship, however the Europeans took advantage of their power to suppress the indigenous tribes. Before the British colonized the Americas, Indigenous tribes lived peacefully on the land in harmony with their tribes and nature. Their sacred customs and beliefs were practiced and displayed. However, white colonizers saw strong Indigenous cultural identity as a threat to their own power and success and responded with violence. Colonizers stole their lands and forced Indigenous people into smaller and smaller reservation areas that were insufficient for survival and hindered the continuance of their tribal practices. Over time, they continued to whittle down the land belonging to Indigenous groups leaving them with even less land and resources. As Europeans continued to take over new land and gain power, they resorted to genocide to tragically kill an estimated 8 million Indigenous people. Many of these deaths occurred through the spread of European disease to which the Indigenous people had no immunity. Asian Americans Throughout the early 1940’s, 10 Japanese Internment Camps were opened. They were located in California, Arizona, Utah, Arkansas, Wyoming, and Colorado. Nearly 120,000 Japanese Americans, some being second or third generation, were gathered up and placed into these camps by the government as a means to prevent espionage during World War II. Throughout America’s history, Asian Americans have faced racism, especially in terms of immigration. In the 19th century, the United States promoted a “white-only” immigration policy. Asian Americans were seen as dirty and uncivilized to white Americans. Along with the promulgation of these xenophobic notions came the passing of the Chinese Exclusion Act, which prohibited the immigration of Chinese individuals. This was the first race-based act of immigration legislation to exist in the Americas. During World War II, those of Japanese descent faced mass incarceration into internment camps under Franklin Roosevelt's executive order due to unsupported suspicions of espionage for the enemy following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Racism against Asian Americans was once again highlighted in 2020 with the Covid-19 outbreak. Many faced discrimination and prejudice due to the virus having origins in China, despite the fact that AAPI individuals do not have any responsibility for the tragic illness. Black Americans In the Supreme Court case, Plessy v Ferguson, the Supreme Court determined that the practice of “separate but equal” was constitutional as segregation alone did not violate the constitution. However, later on, the case of Brown v Board of Education abolished this practice when the Supreme Court ruled that segregation in schools was unconstitutional. (Library of Congress) The history of racism towards Black individuals in America began in 1619 with the start of the slave trade. Nearly 7 million Africans were enslaved and sent to America. White colonizers took advantage of African Americans and used them as a source of free labor. They would work the slaves in horrible conditions and provide severe consequences if they stepped out of line. Like what was done to the Indigenous people, slave owners also stripped African slaves of their culture and heritage by prohibiting communication and the use of their native languages. They also kept them in captivity by prohibiting slaves from learning to read or write which made escaping nearly impossible. This serves as one of the first examples of systemic discrimination that kept oppressed groups in a subordinate position through unequal accessibility. Following the American Revolution, Black Americans still faced great discrimination and segregation as the White majority did not accept them as members of their society. Every resource, from schools to water fountains, was segregated, reinforcing the American idea that White Americans were superior to Black Americans. It was during this time the discriminatory dictum “separate but equal” was coined. Despite the inclusion of the word “equal”, resources Black individuals received were nowhere near equal to those of White individuals. For example, they received used schoolbooks and had no funding. Fast forward to present-day America and we still see racism against the Black population through police brutality and systemic oppression. Black individuals are nearly three times more likely to be killed by a police officer than white people. This is due to systematic prejudice within the police force, as well as society, that still views Black individuals as being inherently more violent without any evidence. Hispanic Americans Hispanic Americans, though not often at the forefront of conversations surrounding racism, still faced discrimination in the U.S. due to their roots. Anti-Hispanic attitudes began to take hold in the mid-to-late 1800s. Scholars often point the beginnings of these oppressive beliefs to the Mexican-American war that provided the U.S. 55% of the Mexican territory. This was a tumultuous time for many Mexican individuals whose identity was suddenly thrown into uncertainty as they were no longer considered citizens of Mexico and instead were citizens of the U.S. Pictured is Olvera street, a Mexican market popular during the early 1900s. This market served as the location for a raid in which around 400 people were arrested and deported to Mexico. (Wikimedia Commons) As time passed and political contention increased in Mexican politics, many Mexican citizens found themselves emigrating to the U.S., where attitudes regarded Mexican Americans as “lazy, stupid, and undeserving”. It’s because of these attitudes that many Americans began to have deep-rooted anti-Hispanic beliefs, and some even turned to mob violence. This outbreak of mob violence became widespread in the late 1800s and early 1900s targeting Mexican Americans from all gender and age groups. The great depression became a time of extreme anti-Hispanic beliefs. As unemployment rates increased, the belief that those of Hispanic backgrounds were “stealing jobs” became prominent. States began to pass immigration legislation targeting Hispanic individuals. One such example is Colorado, which forced anyone who spoke Spanish or even “looked” Hispanic to leave. Fighting Racism Fighting against racism is a difficult uphill battle as it is deeply rooted in our society. However, we have seen a general increase in tolerability and equality, especially with younger generations fighting for social change. Here are some important steps individuals can take to reshape how our society views other races: Education . Learning about other races and cultures and the history of their fight against racism can promote acceptance. Acceptance can also be promoted by studying and conversing about how discriminatory notions took hold and became widespread. Recognizing and accepting one's privilege and utilizing that privilege to promote the voices and ideas of oppressed populations. This doesn’t only apply to White people. Colorism is also a problem in race relations, and it’s imperative we come to understand our conceptions of skin tone and the effect they have on perceptions. Find your own implicit biases . While we may not initially realize some of the prejudices we hold, by acknowledging them rather than denying them, we can actively work to reduce them. Being antiracist through actions. Many of us are likely to come across racist statements at some point, and it’s important to not ignore these statements but to speak about them. Talk about the negative effects they have and how they proliferate into acts of extreme xenophobia. Racist statements are breeding grounds for extremism, so we must stop the problem at the root. Fighting against racism may be a new and uncomfortable topic that many are just now facing, but it is important to remember that some people have been directly facing the consequences of racism for centuries, and it will take not only personal but also great systemic changes in order to overcome racism in America. References Blakemore, E. (2017, September 27). The long history of anti‑Latino Discrimination in America . History. https://www.history.com/news/the-brutal-history-of-anti-latino-discrimination-in-america Christina Marie Noel. (2020, June 3). 4 Steps That I and Other White People Can Take to Fight Racism . Medium; B The Change. https://bthechange.com/4-steps-we-can-take-as-white-people-to-fight-racism-a582e826eb92 History.com Editors. (2018, November 16). Black History Milestones: Timeline . HISTORY; HISTORY. https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-milestones Merriam-Webster Dictionary . (2019). Merriam-Webster.com. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racism PBS NewsHour. (2020, April 9). The long history of racism against Asian Americans in the U.S. PBS NewsHour. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/the-long-history-of-racism-against-asian-americans-in-the-u-s The Legacy of Injustices Against Native Americans - NETWORK Advocates . (2019, March 29). NETWORK Advocates. https://networkadvocates.org/recommittoracialjustice/legacy/

Read on to see how PRISM ensures our services are as accurate as possible. < Return to Sexual Health STI Clinic Vetting Program A safeguard of our resources Read on to see how PRISM ensures our services are as accurate as possible. What is the STI Clinic Search? PRISM's STI Clinic Search is a network of easily accessible, affordable, and non-discriminiatory health centers that offer STI testing in South Florida. For every clinic in our system, PRISM provides the location, contact information, types of tests offered, pricing, and operating hours. For many clinics, PRISM also gives further information on wait times, parking, other services offered, and more! What is the STI Clinic Vetting Program? PRISM regularly updates our information through our STI Clinic Vetting Program. This volunteer-led initiative has people like you go through the entire process of getting tested at the clinics we list on our site, from booking an appointment/doing a walk-in all the way to receiving their results. If our volunteers don’t have a good experience, we’ll tell you why! Do I need to be a part of the STI Clinic Vetting Program to review a clinic? No! Anyone who's received an STI test at one of the clinics listed on our site is welcome to complete this survey to tell us about their experience. If you are not enrolled in the program, you can find the link to the survey by going to our STI Clinic Search and clicking "More Info" on the relevant clinic. Participants in the STI Clinic Vetting Program get tested at clinics specifically to report on the quality of services offered. Participants are given training on STIs and testing, as well as what to expect when getting tested. They are also required to ask specific questions to clinic staff to gather complete information on the clinic. Community service is also offered to participants who are enrolled in the program. Do I have to disclose my test results to participate in the STI Clinic Vetting Program? No! PRISM only asks that participants provide information on the time and manner in which they got their results. If you decide to do so, you may also provide information about case management services that you receive after testing positive. However, this is completely optional. What are the eligibility requirements for participating in the program? PRISM aims to ensure that the clinics we refer are welcoming to everyone. In order to achieve this, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Volunteers must meet the following requirements in order to participate in the STI Clinic Vetting Program: Must be 18 years of age or older (or 14 years of age with permission from a parent or legal guardian) Must be capable of providing sufficient transportation to intended STI testing centers Must reside in Palm Beach County, Broward County, or Miami-Dade County How do I get involved in the STI Clinic Vetting Program? Interested in helping out? We'd love to have you! You can start by filling out a Volunteer Application Form or contacting us directly. Make sure to check the box next to "I'm interested in learning more about the STI Clinic Vetting Program" .

< Return to STI Clinic Search CAN Community Health - Miami Gardens Call: (786) 800-5631 Website: https://www.cancommunityhealth.org/miami-gardens/ Have you been tested here? Fill out our STI Clinic Vetting Survey to tell us about your experience! 18360 NW 47th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33055, USA Hours: Today (Thurs): 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Sat: Closed Sun: Closed Mon: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Tues: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Wed: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. CLOSED NOW Free Testing Walk-Ins Accepted Free Condoms PrEP On-Site PrEP Referral Parking type: Lot Free Parking Tests Offered: HIV (Rapid): Free HIV (Lab): $35 Chlamydia : $35 Gonorrhea : $35 Syphilis (Rapid): $35 Hepatitis C (Lab): $35

< Return to STI Clinic Search Planned Parenthood - Golden Glades Health Center Call: (305) 830-4111 Website: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/florida/miami/33169/golden-glades-miami-health-center-4183-90320 Have you been tested here? Fill out our STI Clinic Vetting Survey to tell us about your experience! 585 N.W. 161 St. Suites 200-300 Suites 200, 300, Miami, FL 33169, USA Hours: Today (Thurs): 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fri: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sat: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sun: Closed Mon: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tues: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Wed: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CLOSED NOW Free Testing Walk-Ins Accepted Free Condoms PrEP On-Site PrEP Referral Parking type: Lot Free Parking Tests Offered: HIV (Rapid) HIV (Lab) Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (Rapid) Syphilis (Lab) Hepatitis C (Rapid) Hepatitis C (Lab) Herpes Trichomoniasis Genital Warts

BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Advocates work within various sectors of PRISM to ensure that the services and community that we create are meant for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, or nationality. < Return to Task Forces BIPOC Advocates For Every Color, For Everyone Read on to learn how our BIPOC Advocates make sure the LGBT community is heard from every corner About Members Join What do BIPOC Advocates do? The BIPOC Advocates Task Force works within various sectors of PRISM to ensure that the services and community that we create are meant for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, or nationality. Whether that be within our Content Creation Task Force advising on culturally competent phrasing or maintaining equity in how we collect information in the Research Task Force , the BIPOC Advocate Task Force works toward a more inclusive, accurate depiction of the LGBT community. Who makes up the BIPOC Advocates Task Force? BIPOC Advocates Director In order to make sure everything is in order, the BIPOC Advocates Director oversees all BIPOC-related initiatives organized by PRISM. An individual with lived experiences facing racial bias and discrimination, they also lead discussions based on race and the issues that come about from systemic oppression. Interested? Click here to apply! Volunteer BIPOC Advocates BIPOC Advocates are often staff or volunteers in other departments within PRISM who share lived experiences with racism or systemic oppression. They serve as a think-tank for new initiatives and practices to support BIPOC within and outside of our organization. How do I join the BIPOC Advocates? Interested in helping out? We'd love to have you! You can start by filling out a Volunteer Application Form , applying to one of the many positions in the BIPOC Advocates Task Force, or contacting us directly. Back to Top About Members Join

< Back to School Policy Hub Syphilis What is Syphilis? How It's Spread Symptoms Getting Tested Testing Positive What is Syphilis? Syphilis is a bacterial infection that is contracted mainly through sexual intercourse. While syphilis was considered rare in the early 2000s, cases have been quickly increasing in recent years. Almost 130,000 US cases of syphilis were reported in 2019. The highest rates are among men who have sex with men. Syphilis is treatable. Syphilis is treatable with the right antibiotics from your healthcare provider. How It's Spread Syphilis can be spread when there is direct contact with a syphilis sore. This can happen during vaginal, anal, or oral sex. You can find these sores on or around the penis, vagina, anus, in the rectum, on the lips, or in the mouth. It can spread from an infected mother to her unborn baby as well. Symptoms There are four stages to Syphilis: Primary, Secondary, Latent, and Tertiary Syphilis. Primary Syphilis Generally, there is a sore or multiple sores at the original site of the infection. These sores are most commonly found on or around the genitals, anus, rectum, and mouth. They are also usually, but not always, firm, round, and painless. Secondary Syphilis This can include a skin rash, swollen lymph nodes, and fevers. The signs of primary and secondary syphilis can be mild and might not be noticed. Latent Stage This stage has no signs or even symptoms. It's also called the hidden stage. It can last for years, and you can still transmit syphilis during this period. Tertiary Syphilis This is associated with severe medical problems. A doctor can usually diagnose tertiary syphilis with the help of multiple tests. It can affect the heart, brain, and other organs of the body. Getting Tested Testing for syphilis is a little different from other bacterial STIs. To test for syphilis, your doctor will take a small blood sample rather than a urine sample. It's important to get tested regularly. If you're sexually active, this means at least once per year. Even if you or your partner don't show symptoms, you should follow this general rule of thumb. Seriously. If left untreated for too long, syphilis can attack your heart, brain, eyes, and other organs. It could also not show up for years and could even possibly kill you. If you're pregnant, you could also pass it to your baby. So, do you and your partner a HUGE favor and put your minds at ease. Click here to find a local testing center. Testing Positive So, your results came back positive. The first thing to remember is that this is nothing to be ashamed of. If you or your partner have syphilis, it does not necessarily mean anyone cheated. Test results may not detect the infection until well after contracting it. How do I get rid of it? Syphilis is easily treatable with the correct antibiotics from your healthcare provider when diagnosed in its early stages. The preferred treatment at all stages is penicillin. However, if you’re allergic to penicillin, your doctor may suggest a different antibiotic or can recommend penicillin desensitization. Even if you seek treatment, it does NOT mean it will undo any harm or damage already done by this infection. In order to see if the treatment is working, you may have to take periodic blood tests. It is suggested that you get tested for HIV as well. This is because you have a higher chance of contracting HIV if you test positive for syphilis. If you have both HIV and syphilis, you can spread both of them more easily. Often, your doctor may give you medicine for both you and your partner(s). It is important that BOTH of you finish your treatment and don't have any sexual contact until your sores are healed. For real, getting frisky can wait. If you don't take your antibiotics all the way through, you run the risk of re-infecting your partner or other people. Willingly risking your or your partner's sexual health isn't sexy. Peace of mind is sexy. Always make sure to listen to your doctor to effectively get rid of syphilis. References Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021, July 29). National Overview - Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance, 2019 . Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/std/statistics/2019/default.htm Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2017, June 8). STD Facts - Syphilis . Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/std/syphilis/stdfact-syphilis.htm Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021, April 5). Syphilis statistics - STD information from CDC . Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/std/syphilis/stats.htm Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. (2021, September 25). Syphilis . Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/syphilis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20351762

< Back to School Policy Hub Slavery In The Americas Canada United States Mexico Cuba Haiti Brazil Peru Slavery is the act of forcing another person to do labor without pay, and often with horrific treatment. In the Americas, slavery and indentured servitude was used as early as the 16th century when slaves were brought to the Americas, primarily from Africa. White indentured servants were eventually freed after they paid their debt with the labor that they did. However, African slaves were treated very differently. North America Canada Two slave women doing labor under the eye of an overseer. This exact image is said to have “taken place” at the end of the 18th century. (Image Source: Canadian Museum Of History) The first major settlement in what is now known as Canada was the colony of New France. The New France colony was founded in 1534, and slavery was a common practice there. In 1834, Canada was conquered by the British Empire. In the same year, the British Empire abolished slavery in all of its territories. Historian Marcel Trudel reported that there were about 4,200 slaves in Canada between 1671 and 1834. Two-thirds of slaves were native persons and one-third of slaves were black. Six out of the 16 members of the first Parliament of the Upper Canada Legislative Assembly owned slaves or had family members who owned slaves. In 1793, Upper Canada (Ontario) passed the Anti-Slavery Act, which forbade slavery for persons over the age of 25 and made it illegal to bring enslaved persons into the country. From about the 1850s through the 1860s, Canada became a refuge for slaves fleeing from the horrors of their predicament in the southern United States. 30,000 slaves fled to Canada from the United States. However, potentially more than 100,000 black persons escaped to Canada via the Underground Railroad. The United States Of America This chart displays the slavery percentage within each of the 13 colonies. (Image Source: Wikimedia) The arrival of the first captives to become slaves in the Jamestown colony happened in 1619. Eventually, the British expanded into what was known as the 13 colonies. Every single one of the 13 colonies had slavery to a certain percent. After the 13 colonies rebelled from British rule and formed The United States Of America, there was still slavery. The USA’s original constitution (still to this day, without considering amendments) states that black persons count as 3/5ths of a white person in census counts and cannot vote or hold a political office. As the US continued to expand, the southern states became known as slave states, and the northern states became known as free states. In free states, no one could be held as a slave and had to be given some form of compensation for labor. In slave states, no compensation was needed and slavery was in full effect. Sadly, if a slave escaped from slave to free states, they could still be returned to slavery. For decades, as new states started to form, a question was asked: Would this territory be a slave or free state? The issue became so big that it sparked the American Civil War. After the election of President Abraham Lincoln, 11 southern slave states seceded from the United States and formed The Confederate States of America. The remaining states, which consisted of the 20 northern free states and 5 border slave states, formed the Union Army under President Lincoln. On January 1st of 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed slaves in the Confederacy. However, it did not free slaves in the border states or in parts of the Confederacy that had already been returned to Northern control. It also was contingent on the Union winning the war. Slavery was officially abolished in the US when the 13th amendment was issued in 1865. Mexico Native Americans in Mexico being captured and trying to flee from Spanish Conquistadors in 1595. The Spanish colonists were led by Francisco de Montejo. (Image Source: Brown University) In 1524, the Aztec Empire had already been enslaved and became the lowest class of peoples within Mexico. At this time, Mexico was a colony under the Spanish Empire. Mexico also captured many prisoners of war and made them slaves. Slaves were actually given some form of compensation. The new Viceroy set some standards of treatment for slaves. No slave could be forced to carry a load of more than 100 pounds. Government officials and priests were tasked with distributing wages to slaves to make sure they received compensation. In 1811, the Spanish Empire abolished slavery, including in all of its colonies. The Caribbean Cuba An illegal slave auction occurring in Havana, Cuba in 1837. An auctioneer is pictured letting a potential buyer take measurements of the slaves. (Image Source: Listen2Read) Even though the Spanish empire abolished slavery in all of its colonies, one of its colonies rejected the ban on slavery and continued to practice it: Cuba. The ban of slavery within the Spanish empire took place in 1811, but slavery in Cuba did not end until 1886. In Cuba, the native Taíno and Guanahatabey peoples of the island were enslaved on a very large scale. Cuba’s original native population was eventually completely destroyed due to lethal forced labor. One million African slaves were brought to Cuba. As many slaves died out due to the hard strain of labor, 100,000 Chinese indentured workers were brought in as well. In 1886, when slavery in Cuba ended, these former slaves were still treated horribly, and the improvement of their treatment did not occur until the 20th century. Haiti Slaves in Haiti being depicted harvesting and growing sugarcane. The sugarcane industry was enormous in Haiti especially with the usage of slave labor. (Image Source: LANIC) When Haiti was originally colonized in 1492, so did slavery begin within the country. The indigenous population of Haiti was dying due to abuse from slavery and disease from the Europeans, so African slaves were brought in. By 1517, the first 15,000 African slaves were imported. Slavery was very bad everywhere, but especially within Haiti. It was so bad that enslaved persons formed a revolt in 1791. The Haitian Revolution ended in 1804 and it was and still is the only successful slave revolt in human history. This led to the establishment of an independent republic. This revolution was so horrifying that it ended slavery in Saint-Domingue and in all French colonies. While slavery “officially” ended in Haiti in 1804, slavery within Haiti still exists today. According to the 2018 Global Slavery Index, Haiti still has an estimated population of 59,000 enslaved persons. South America Brazil A slave in 19th century Brazil being punished by a white overseer. This piece was made by Jean-Baptise Debret. (Art Source: Jean Baptise Debret) Slavery in Brazil under the rule of the Portuguese empire was ruthless. Starting in 1530, over 4,000,000 African slaves were sent to Brazil during the entire slave period of the nation. This was larger than any other location within the Americas or the Caribbean. Afro-Brazilians were treated horribly. Slavery in Brazil ended in 1888 when Princess Isabel of Bragança signed Imperial Law 3,353. However, the official ending of slavery did little to change the lives of former slaves. Brazil was the last country in the New World to abolish slavery. Due to “whitening”, a process to breed out the darker skin tones of Afro-Brazilians, racism was an enormous problem. The lighter skin tone you were, the easier it was for you to succeed in society. This racism was a problem within Brazilian society for a long time. Peru An image of Chinese laborers/slaves in Peru picking cotton on a field. Using Chinese slaves and/or indentured servants was a common practice alongside using African ones. (Image Source: Brown University) Peru and many other South American and Caribbean countries would enslave whomever they could. Slaves of all varieties formed the heart of Peru’s plantation labor force. The slave trade was ordered to be stopped in Peru in 1821 by José de San Martin. San Martin is referred to as the “liberator” of Peru as he went against the wishes of local plantation owners to order the stopping of the slave trade. However, slavery itself did not end in Peru until 1854. Overall Slavery has been a problem for a very long time. Sadly, slavery is still a problem that exists today within countries like Haiti in The Caribbean and Mauritania in Africa. However, the fight to end modern-day slavery still exists today. Remember that slavery can also involve various amount of other topics such as human trafficking, child labor, etc... Organizations such as Anti-Slavery International, Abolish Human Trafficking, and more are all continuously fighting to end slavery and deserve your recognition. The enslavement of other peoples is not right and needs to end.

< Back to School Policy Hub Gonorrhea What is Gonorrhea? How It's Spread Symptoms Getting Tested Testing Positive What is Gonorrhea? Gonorrhea, sometimes called "the clap" or "the drip," is an easily curable bacterial infection. It is one of the most common STIs. When we say common, we mean REALLY common. About 1.6 MILLION people contract gonorrhea every year in America (mostly between 15 and 24 years old), making it one of the most commonly reported STIs in the US. Gonorrhea is easily treatable. Gonorrhea can be treated with antibiotics. The sooner you find out you have it, the easier it is to cure. How It's Spread Gonorrhea can be spread even if no one ejaculates. Gonorrhea is carried in semen, pre-cum, and vaginal fluids. It can infect the penis, vagina, cervix, anus, urethra, and throat. Generally, this happens through vaginal sex or anal sex. In rare cases, gonorrhea can be spread through oral sex, too. Symptoms Part of the reason gonorrhea is so common is that there usually are no symptoms . However, some signs can show up: unusual vaginal discharge yellow, white, or green discharge from the penis bleeding outside of periods pain or burning while peeing swollen or tender testicles Symptoms are more likely to show up in people with penises, and they usually are present within a week. Getting Tested Testing for gonorrhea is generally simple and painless. Often, this just means peeing in a cup. In the case of other infected areas, your doctor may take samples from your throat, vagina, cervix, urethra, or anus with a cotton swab to test for bacteria. Because symptoms for chlamydia and gonorrhea are similar, you'll often be tested for both at the same time. It's important to get tested regularly. If you're sexually active, this means at least once per year. Even if you or your partner don't show symptoms, you should follow this general rule of thumb. Seriously. If left untreated for too long, gonorrhea can cause infertility and increase your risk of getting HIV. If you're pregnant, you could also pass it to your baby or have a premature delivery. So, do you and your partner a HUGE favor and put your minds at ease. Click here to find a local testing center. Testing Positive So, your results came back positive. The first thing to remember is that this is nothing to be ashamed of. Like we said earlier, this is a very, very common infection. If you or your partner have gonorrhea, it does not necessarily mean anyone cheated. Test results may not detect the infection until well after contracting it. How do I get rid of it? Luckily, gonorrhea is easily treatable with antibiotics. There are different forms of antibiotics that are used to treat gonorrhea, so make sure to follow the instructions from your doctor. Sometimes it’s just a pill. However, some strains of gonorrhea are resistant to antibiotics, so you may receive a shot in addition to oral antibiotics. Often, your doctor may give you medicine for both you and your partner(s). It is important that BOTH of you finish your treatment and don't have sex for at least 7 days. For real, getting frisky can wait. If you don't take your antibiotics all the way through, you run the risk of re-infecting your partner or other people. Willingly risking your or your partner's sexual health isn't sexy. Peace of mind is sexy. Always make sure to listen to your doctor to effectively get rid of gonorrhea. References What is Chlamydia?: Causes of Chlamydia Infection . Planned Parenthood. (n.d.). https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/stds-hiv-safer-sex/chlamydia . Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021, July 22). Detailed STD Facts - Gonorrhea . Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/std/gonorrhea/stdfact-gonorrhea-detailed.htm . Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021). Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance 2019 . U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. https://www.cdc.gov/std/statistics/2019/overview.htm#Gonorrhea

< Return to STI Clinic Search Planned Parenthood - Kendall Health Center Call: (786) 263-0001 Website: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/florida/miami/33173/kendall-health-center-2258-90320 Have you been tested here? Fill out our STI Clinic Vetting Survey to tell us about your experience! 8900 SW 117th Avenue Unit 207-B Unit 207-B, Miami, FL 33186, USA Hours: Today (Thurs): 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Fri: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sat: 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sun: Closed Mon: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tues: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wed: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. OPEN Free Testing Walk-Ins Accepted Free Condoms PrEP On-Site PrEP Referral Parking type: Free Parking Tests Offered: HIV (Rapid) HIV (Lab) Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (Rapid) Syphilis (Lab) Hepatitis C (Rapid) Hepatitis C (Lab) Herpes Trichomoniasis Genital Warts

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< Return to Open Positions Data and Research Manager We recommend reading more about our task forces before starting your application. Please select the following option below: Data and Research Manager Position Title Please select the requested option Want to apply for a different position? Click here to browse what's available. Have a question about open positions? Contact us at: careers@prismfl.org In order to keep track of our objectives, maximize the impact of our work, and find new opportunities for growth, our Data & Research Manager will work alongside the rest of our team to conduct surveys and monitor analytics. Candidates local to Broward, Miami-Dade, or Palm Beach counties are strongly preferred. Hours: 10-15/wk Pay: $22/hr Responsibilities : Coordinate and develop community needs assessments and other surveying programs, including survey content and oversight of participants Oversee data analysis and reporting of survey data and compile data into interpretable trends, correlations, and other statistical analyses Oversee administrative data entry, such as PRISM’s CRM and other platforms Build systems for staff to monitor and report program metrics in line with PRISM’s strategic goals Research, including, but not limited to, finding data collected by other organizations and information about grant funders Required Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree or higher Strong computer literacy skills, including experience with Excel, Google Workspace, etc. Experience conducting surveys and studies involving human beings Experience with data analysis/statistical reporting (e.g., t-tests, ANOVAs, correlation, regression) Strong ability to formulate research questions and generate insights based on existing data Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree or higher Local to Broward, Miami-Dade, or Palm Beach counties Institutional review board (IRB) training Exposure to LGBT issues, sexual health/public health, public policy, political science, and/or gender and sexuality Coding experience (e.g., R, Python) PRISM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sex, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, HIV and/or STI status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, young people, and members of other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Next