The CNP Podcast

Counter Narrative Project
The CNP Podcast

The CNP Podcast is a podcast from the Counter Narrative Project. This podcast will feature stories from CNP that shift narratives about Black gay and queer men. We also center narratives about the larger Black and LGBTQ+ community.

Episodes

  1. 07/02/2023

    Bonus Episode - Pleasure and Media Representation (National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2023 #NBHAAD)

    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

    25 min
  2. 07/02/2023

    Bonus Episode - Life With Cecilia (National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2023 #NBHAAD)

    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

    6 min
  3. 07/02/2023

    Episode #3 - Access To Care (National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2023 #NBHAAD)

    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

    54 min
  4. 07/02/2023

    Episode #2- HIV & Spirituality (National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2023 #NBHAAD)

    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

    46 min
  5. 07/02/2023

    Episode #1 - Pleasure As Liberation (National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2023 #NBHAAD)

    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

    52 min

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The CNP Podcast is a podcast from the Counter Narrative Project. This podcast will feature stories from CNP that shift narratives about Black gay and queer men. We also center narratives about the larger Black and LGBTQ+ community.

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