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 (#NB…

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 a…

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: T…

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. Gro…

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 …

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.

On this show Charles Stephens sits down with Journalist Linda Villarosa. Linda is the Program Director at The City College of New York, and she wrote a piece for the New York Times entitled America's Hidden HIV Epidemic: Why do America's black gay and bisexual men have a higher HIV rate than any country in the world?…

On this show, Charles Stephens (Founder & Executive Director of Counter Narrative Project) chats with Journalist Frederick McKindra. Mr. McKindra wrote a piece for Buzzfeed entitled "Does Desiring White Guys Make Me A Traitor To My Race." This show contains adult language.By CNP Podcast Network

On our last show for 2016, Johnnie and CNP Executive Director, Charles Stephens wrap up the year by discussing the song "Leviticus: F****t." 20 years ago "Leviticus: F****t," from the album Peace Beyond Passion, was the lead single from Me'shell Ndegeocello's sophomore album. The song was accompanied by a defining video, and broke new ground for st…

On this episode Johnnie chats with Singer, Songwriter, Producer and Arranger Donnie about his new album "The American Mythology," and his personal journey to liberation. Donnie emerged on the scene in the early-2000's with his album "The Colored Section." His new album, "The American Mythology" is described as "a colorful, epic narrative and inspir…

On this episode, Johnnie sits down with Dr. Kevin Mumford, author of the book "Not Straight, Not White: Black Gay Men from the March on Washington to the AIDS Crisis." They discuss several themes covered in the book including Joseph Beam, Grant-Michael Fitzgerald and Jet Magazine.By The Counter Narrative Project

On this show, host Johnnie Kornegay is joined by Counter Narrative Founder, Charles Stephens, Ramon Johnson of Morehouse College and Michael Winn of the Alliance Theatre to discuss the upcoming production of a staged reading of Tarell Alvin McCraney's "Choir Boy," Directed by Winn.By CNP Podcast Network

On this episode, Host Johnnie Kornegay is joined by CNP Founder Charles Stephens to discuss the history of Black Gay Men, HIV and Activism in the South. They also dive into Valentine's Day, Community and Shikeith's "Black Men Dream."By CNP Podcast Network

For January, 2016 The Counter Narrative Project takes you "Beyond The Clinical Narrative" for Black gay men. Johnnie Kornegay and CNP Founder, Charles Stephens, discuss what this month's topic really means, how trauma affects healthcare access and outcomes for Black gay men and the power of words to heal.…