Red Hot is a not-for-profit production company that has produced over 16 albums and dedicated more than 10 million dollars to worthy organizations, causes and pro-social projects around the world. Our mission is to raise awareness and money to fight AIDS/HIV and related health and social issues.
In 2010, donations from the proceeds of its latest album alone surpassed $1 million mark—with funds going to benefit: Partners In Health, Casey House, Citta, Camp AmeriKids, Out Youth, Housing Works, AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin, A Loving Spoonful, San Francisco AIDS Foundation, Old Town Clinic run by Central City Concern, After Hours, Nebraska AIDS Project, Advocates for Youth, PSI Youth, UK THT / Crusaid, Breakthrough Cincinnati, the Clinton Health Access Initiative, and Bronx AIDS Services.
Interested in getting involved? Red Hot is always looking for qualified interns, guest bloggers, and volunteers. Send a resume and cover letter to info@redhot.org to get started!
Mission Blog
Check-In While Doing It
In today’s society, you are probably obsessed with our social media profile, internet chatting with friends, and keeping people ‘in the know’ of our every move. But are you ready to check in while having sex? A new site, launched by Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest (PPGNW), allows you to share where you’re doing…Read More +
Who is Fela Kuti?
In light of the current Red Hot project honoring the Afro-music legend, Fela Kuti, here is a look into his personal history and influence on the African music of today. Fela Anikulapo Kuti was a multi-instrumental musician and composer, the pioneer of Afrobeat music, and human right activist. Fela was born in Nigeria on October…Read More +
Brazil Wraps Up Carnaval-time Condom Campaign
Yesterday marked the end of the world famous, pre-Lent festival of earthly indulgence, Brazilian Carnaval. In a country where sexual expression is already a prominent aspect of national culture, safe-sex education becomes even more important during this 5-day holiday. It is observed by nearly every Brazilian as well as hundreds of thousands of international tourists….Read More +
Stories of AIDS
Stories of AIDS is a truly inspiring organization based in Malawi, Africa. Much like Red Hot, they have recently released a music album to raise money for AIDS charities. But their album is a little different. The beautiful songs on the album are directly inspired by people ‘s lives that are affected by AIDS/HIV. Each…Read More +
February 14th: National Condom Day!
It’s February 14th, a recognized holiday that we all know and love so much, Valentine’s Day! But it is also another very important holiday, National Condom Day! And we all know love is not just in the air on Valentine’s Day. Statistics from well known condom brand, Durex, say that condom sales are about 25%…Read More +
Prop 8: The Two Sides of Victory
Opponents of Proposition 8, California’s anti-gay marriage bill, celebrate on Feb. 7, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Yesterday marked another milestone in the struggle for marriage equality in the United States. The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that California’s 2008 voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage — Proposition 8 — was unconstitutional….Read More +
Feb 7th: NATIONAL BLACK AIDS/HIV AWARENESS DAY
Today is the day! A day to raise AIDS/HIV awareness in your African American community, that is. HIV/AIDS is still an issue, but with aid, love, and sharing of information within black communities, those who suffer from it can be helped and its spread can be prevented. National Black AIDS/HIV Awareness Day began in 2000…Read More +
Circumcision Made Easier
As a guy, when we hear the word circumcision we cringe. We start to picture sharp knifes and long needles. Well now are nightmares can be put to rest. Due to studies showing that circumcising adult men is one of the most effective “vaccines” against AIDS, reducing the chances of infection up to 60 percent….Read More +
How To Survive A Plague: Behind the Scenes with Paul Heck
By Red Hot Producer Paul Heck About 8 months ago, David France and Joy Tomchin, the director and executive producer of the film “How To Survive A Plague,” came to meet with us at the Red Hot offices. We had an idea of what their film was about (the early days of AIDS Activism) but…Read More +
Present Day AIDS Denialism
In the above video, Peter Duesberg PhD, describes his opinions in support of AIDS Denialism. This theory is the belief that the HIV virus is not the cause of AIDS. For a brief history, in South Africa, Aids Denialist policies were heavily enforced during the presidency of Thabo Mbeki until the end of his term…Read More +
