High Heels in High Places®
High Heels in High Places® is a powerful tribute to extraordinary women! This movement honors the bold and innovative women who have courageously transformed the workforce, community, music, and entertainment industries through their resilience, tenacity, and insight.
Discover the true essence of a leader in heels…. meet AIDS Activist & Survivor, Maria Davis! Maria was diagnosed with HIV in 1995 after unknowingly contracting the virus from her fiancé. Rather than letting her diagnosis define her, she transformed her experience into a powerful platform for education and advocacy. By partnering with organizations like LifeBeat: Music Industry Fights HIV and BET’s “Rap It Up” Community Service, she has actively engaged the community in crucial conversations around HIV awareness. Additionally, as a keynote speaker for the National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS, Inc., Maria inspires others to take action, demonstrating that knowledge and support can make a vital difference in the fight against HIV. Visit: www.cantbesilenced.org
MARIA ANTONETTE DAVIS
Mother, Music Industry Insider, Community Activist, HIV/AIDS Educator and Motivational Speaker… Maria Antonette Davis is a passionate advocate for HIV/AIDS awareness. She dedicates her time to educate educators, healthcare providers, and community members on the critical issue of this disease. Since her own diagnosis, she has transformed her experience into a powerful commitment to activism, empowering women, men, and children with vital knowledge about HIV/AIDS. Maria fiercely represents those affected by the epidemic, using her voice to inspire change. Refusing to identify as a victim, Maria views herself as an activist who reaches thousands each year, spreading awareness with conviction and heart. Her dedication to this cause is palpable, propelling her efforts into fierce action.
Maria has graced numerous urban radio and television shows, including New York’s WBLS-FM, WKRS-FM, WLIB-FM, UPN 9 News, NY1 News, BET’s Teen Summit, 106th and Park, MTV, and BET’s “The Naked Truth 2” and “Down Low Exposed.” Beyond her advocacy, Maria has proudly served as a spokesperson for Bristol-Myers Squibb’s PREVAIL program and Merck’s National HIV Education campaign, “I Design.” She has raised tens of thousands of dollars for AIDS research and continually seeks to connect health issues—especially HIV—with the transformative power of music, delivering a powerful message of healthy living to audiences everywhere.
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