FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Subj: Mpox (monkeypox)
AUGUST 22, 2024
Dear Guests,
Notwithstanding any Afri unity Days, the Afri Bar has been developed as the first of-its-kind gay resort destination primarily for gay Black and African American men first because homophobia, stigma, and discrimination can be especially hard for Black and African American men who are gay or bisexual who maintain relationships with men and have sex with men, and these negative attitudes can increase their chance of experiencing violence which can include behaviors such as bullying, teasing, harassment, physical assault, and suicide-related behaviors and our primary purpose is to lessen the effects of homophobia, stigma, and discrimination by curating an environment free of fear and oppression against gay Black and African American men first as a matter of religious, governmental, and historical discrimination against gay Black and African American men exists while we encourage the protection of their physical, sexual, and mental health.
The Afri Bar, Afri Resort is a dual-purpose, commercial gay resort offering a true Vegas-style resort atmosphere providing a full-service, fully inclusive, luxury gay resort offering all the amenities, services, and attractions of a premier resort destination.
Not until most recently, was Mpox (monekypox) considered to be a sexually transmitted disease. When on July 31, 2022, Village Resorts Hospitality Group, published its first Memorandum on Mpox, we stated “While Monkeypox is not considered to be a sexually transmitted disease (STD), on July 22, 2022, gpb.org published “Monkeypox cases are 'skyrocketing' in Georgia and across the country, public health experts say. Saying “It’s important to understand that monkeypox is not a sexually transmitted disease even though officials said almost all of Georgia's now 158 cases were among men who have sex with men in the Atlanta area.” GPB.org further reports “Monkeypox is now found in almost all 50 states.” See https://www.gpb.org/news/2022/07/22/monkeypox-cases-are-skyrocketing-in-georgiaand-across-the-country-public-health
Our Guest's sexual, physical, mental, and social state of mind is always a top priority of The Afri Bar, LLC. Their sexual, physical, mental, and social state of mind reflects upon their individuality and sexuality, and a positive approach to life is encouraged as they meet others at the Afri Bar, Afri Resort, and may engage in experiences both stimulating and pleasurable both sexual and non-sexual. The Afri Resort, LLC, has carefully curated an environment that "favors" social recreation, stimulation, and social activity and while we champion an environment free of fear and oppression, we encourage all Guests to be aware of their sexual and non-sexual well-being.
Promoting dignity, equality, self-affirmation, and visibility as opposed to shame and social indignity is the champion that drives our version of the “ultimate resort and social experience” open to Guests, visitors, and strangers of the Afri Bar, Afri Resort as we champion an environment where all persons are valued and treated with respect regardless of social categories.
Village Resorts Hospitality Group, LLC, the parent Company to The Afri Bar, LLC, will not change the concept, look, design, environment, operations, or feel of the Afri Bar, Afri Resort in response to the Mpox virus outbreak as we feel that our operations are guided by rules, laws, and regulations set forth and are legal, binding, and forthright.
As the Afri Bar, Afri Resort is just a few short years away from the completion of construction, per industry standards, The Afri Bar, LLC, will employ a strict set of health and safety policies that will address both the needs of employees and Guests as the Afri Bar has carefully curated an environment that favors social recreation, stimulation, and social activity while we champion an environment free of fear and oppression.
Many gay resorts and gay pride events include gay resort destinations and LGBTQ pride parades and marches, rallies, commemorations, community days, dance parties, and festivals as LGBTQ people may celebrate their civic rights as well as their sexual freedom in various ways. The Afri Bar, LLC, understands that sexual freedom is and always has been a part of the gay community, and in response, we are confident our policies and adherence to strict safety, cleanliness, and health measures will ensure we can promote an environment that is free of fear and oppression. The Afri Bar, LLC, adopts policies specific to, and in accordance with, other gay resorts and establishments as these locations are specifically designed for the gay community.
Notwithstanding any operational procedures for gay Black and African American men all rules, policies, regulations, agreements, and memorandums apply to all Guests including those Guests during any Afri unity Days. For more information on The Afri unity Days for non-African American and gay Black men please see https://www.theafribar.com/community-days/.
As a gay African American man myself and the President
of Village Resorts Hospitality Group, LLC, the owner, and operator of The Afri
Bar, I stand firm and committed to offering an environment for all future Guests
that is free from fear, oppression, and social indignity.
The Afri Bar, owned and operated by The Afri Bar, LLC, is a property of Village Resorts Hospitality Group, LLC. All rights reserved. All images and concepts are the property of The Afri Bar, LLC, and Village Resorts Hospitality Group, LLC, and are subject to copyright.
From time to time at our sole discretion The Afri Bar, LLC, may limit, restrict, deny, or expand its products, goods, and services to any one person, group, or entity based on the type of products, goods, or services in question at the time of limitation, restriction, denial, expansion, amendment, or modification in our sole and absolute discretion.
Thank you for your interest in the Afri Bar.
We reserve all rights in our sole and absolute discretion.