Singer, Photographer and AIDS Activist Ruth Naomi Floyd

SPECIAL GUEST: Ruth Naomi Floyd is a renowned vocalist and composer whose diverse music repertoire includes Christian-themed jazz compositions and arrangements of African American Spirituals. The five cds of this soaring mezzo-soprano receives high acclaim both nationally and internationally. Her passion for music extends to the students she teaches as an Adjunct Professor of Vocals at Philadelphia Biblical University and a music teacher at Spruce Hill Christian School. Visit her website at www.ruthnaomifloyd.com.

Ruth finds joy in creating portraits that are etched in her mind and soul as exhibited in her fine art photography.  A recipient of numerous awards and grants for her photographic images, "The emotions depicted in the moving images of Ruth’s photographic art speak volumes without one word being uttered."  Her works are included in permanent and private collections, and she is represented by White Stone Gallery in Philadelphia.  Visit her website at www.rnfimages.com.

Ruth serves as an HIV/AIDS Prevention Specialist, as well as an HIV/AIDS activist and educator.  For over fifteen years, Ruth has served with HOPE Ministry and The HIV Care Team at Esperanza Health Center in Philadelphia.  She has conducted HIV/AIDS workshops and conferences in the United States and Africa.