For this bonus episode of the CNP Podcast, CNP’s Narrative Justice Leadership Lab participants Ben Robinson III and PURE have a candid conversation about Black LGBTQ+ representations in media, and how it can have an impact on one’s pursuit of pleasure. About National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: The first National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (#NBHAAD) was marked in 1999 as a grassroots-education effort to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS prevention, care, and treatment in Black communities. This observance is an opportunity to increase HIV education, testing, community involvement, and treatment among Black communities. About the Narrative Justice Leadership Lab: The CNP Narrative Justice Leadership Lab is comprised of leaders interested in shifting the narrative for our community. Lab participants were expected to produce a podcast episode in honor of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on February 7, 2023. About CNP: The Counter Narrative Project (CNP), shifts narratives about Black gay men to change policy and improve lives. Our organization is committed to working in coalition and solidarity with all racial and social justice movements. We stand in the tradition of organizers, writers, and visionaries such as Bayard Rustin and James Baldwin. Join Our Mailing List: https://bit.ly/joincnptribe Donate to CNP: https://www.thecounternarrative.org/donation Join us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cnptribe Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnptribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnptribe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnptribe

For this bonus episode of the CNP Podcast, CNP’s Narrative Justice Leadership Lab participant Cecilia Dennis, shares her key to wellness as a woman living with HIV with Anthony Carter. About National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: The first National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (#NBHAAD) was marked in 1999 as a grassroots-education effort to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS prevention, care, and treatment in Black communities. This observance is an opportunity to increase HIV education, testing, community involvement, and treatment among Black communities. About the Narrative Justice Leadership Lab: The CNP Narrative Justice Leadership Lab is comprised of leaders interested in shifting the narrative for our community. Lab participants were expected to produce a podcast episode in honor of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on February 7, 2023. About CNP: The Counter Narrative Project (CNP), shifts narratives about Black gay men to change policy and improve lives. Our organization is committed to working in coalition and solidarity with all racial and social justice movements. We stand in the tradition of organizers, writers, and visionaries such as Bayard Rustin and James Baldwin. Join Our Mailing List: https://bit.ly/joincnptribe Donate to CNP: https://www.thecounternarrative.org/donation Join us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cnptribe Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnptribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnptribe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnptribe

Access to medical care is an important right for all of us, but many don’t have that access or if they do, haven’t always had positive experiences with medical systems. From getting access to the MPox vaccine to personal experiences with the medical system, CNP’s Narrative Justice Leadership Lab participants explore access to care. Group Members: Thomas Epps, Anthony Carter, Cecilia Dennis and Ryan Canty Special Guests: Henry Philyaw and Kenyon Farrow About National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: The first National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (#NBHAAD) was marked in 1999 as a grassroots-education effort to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS prevention, care, and treatment in Black communities. This observance is an opportunity to increase HIV education, testing, community involvement, and treatment among Black communities. About the Narrative Justice Leadership Lab: The CNP Narrative Justice Leadership Lab is comprised of leaders interested in shifting the narrative for our community. Lab participants were expected to produce a podcast episode in honor of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on February 7, 2023. About CNP: The Counter Narrative Project (CNP), shifts narratives about Black gay men to change policy and improve lives. Our organization is committed to working in coalition and solidarity with all racial and social justice movements. We stand in the tradition of organizers, writers, and visionaries such as Bayard Rustin and James Baldwin. Join Our Mailing List: https://bit.ly/joincnptribe Donate to CNP: https://www.thecounternarrative.org/donation Join us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cnptribe Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnptribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnptribe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnptribe

Spirituality, in particular our connections to our spiritual homes and family, has a significant impact on our well-being. How have spiritual homes and people contributed to HIV stigma, and how can we break free from it? On this special episode of the CNP Podcast, CNP’s Narrative Justice Leadership Lab participants explore spirituality and HIV. Group Members: Denise Drayton and Michael Morris About National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: The first National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (#NBHAAD) was marked in 1999 as a grassroots-education effort to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS prevention, care, and treatment in Black communities. This observance is an opportunity to increase HIV education, testing, community involvement, and treatment among Black communities. About the Narrative Justice Leadership Lab: The CNP Narrative Justice Leadership Lab is comprised of leaders interested in shifting the narrative for our community. Lab participants were expected to produce a podcast episode in honor of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on February 7, 2023. About CNP: The Counter Narrative Project (CNP), shifts narratives about Black gay men to change policy and improve lives. Our organization is committed to working in coalition and solidarity with all racial and social justice movements. We stand in the tradition of organizers, writers, and visionaries such as Bayard Rustin and James Baldwin. Join Our Mailing List: https://bit.ly/joincnptribe Donate to CNP: https://www.thecounternarrative.org/donation Join us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cnptribe Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnptribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnptribe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnptribe

Are Black people given room to experience and enjoy pleasure without reservation? On this special episode of the CNP Podcast, CNP’s Narrative Justice Leadership Lab participants explore pleasure as liberation. The group discusses pleasure from a wide range of perspectives - food, sex, connection, intimacy, etc. Group Members: Ristina Gooden, Amiri Marcos, Lance McCready, Ben Robinson III, PURE, Chris Sutton and Brandon Nick Download "Good Time" by PURE: https://pureisthename.bandcamp.com/track/good-time About National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: The first National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (#NBHAAD) was marked in 1999 as a grassroots-education effort to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS prevention, care, and treatment in Black communities. This observance is an opportunity to increase HIV education, testing, community involvement, and treatment among Black communities. About the Narrative Justice Leadership Lab: The CNP Narrative Justice Leadership Lab is comprised of leaders interested in shifting the narrative for our community. Lab participants were expected to produce a podcast episode in honor of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on February 7, 2023. About CNP: The Counter Narrative Project (CNP), shifts narratives about Black gay men to change policy and improve lives. Our organization is committed to working in coalition and solidarity with all racial and social justice movements. We stand in the tradition of organizers, writers, and visionaries such as Bayard Rustin and James Baldwin. Join Our Mailing List: https://bit.ly/joincnptribe Donate to CNP: https://www.thecounternarrative.org/donation Join us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cnptribe Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnptribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnptribe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnptribe

Michael Oby and Chi Hughes join Charles Stephens on this episode of Narratology. Michael and Chi discuss their friendship and share their memories about the Enik Alley Coffeehouse. The two also shine light on the Black LGBTQ+ artistic and cultural renaissance of the 1980s.

Al Cunningham joins Charles Stephens on this episode of Narratology. Al discusses his life and his work to honor the legacy of Reggie Williams.

Dan Royles joins Charles Stephens on Narratology. Dan discusses his new book To Make the Wounded Whole: The African American Struggle against HIV/AIDS.

Rev. Duncan Teague joins Charles Stephens on Narratology. Rev. Teague was the first Black gay outreach worker at AID Atlanta. He discusses his journey to that role in 1985.

Dr. Ashley Coleman Taylor joins Charles Stephens on this episode of Narratology. Dr. Coleman Taylor discusses her work in Black queer Atlanta studies.