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This year, 2021, marked the 40th anniversary of HIV. Though there have been a number of remembrances over the past year, recognizing both the progress we have made in how we respond to the epidemic, and what we still face ahead, a critical part of HIV history is the evolution and shift of public perception. This is critically important to address, because HIV stigma has largely circulated because of media depictions and framing.  



The Counter Narrative Project (CNP) hosted a virtual panel discussion with journalists and writers discussing media, HIV, Black communities, and the South. This panel offered both historical perspective in how the media has depicted HIV and insights from their own reporting and storytelling.  



Sponsor: PEN America (https://pen.org)



Panelists: Gracie Bonds Staples Stephen Hicks Craig Washington



Event Date: Nov 30, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time



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CNP has long looked to the writer and activist James Baldwin for perspective and inspiration. Through his novels, essays, and other writings, we have found not only a wise ancestor but a trusted friend and witness. We were founded in part, as a tribute and love letter to Baldwin. His legacy is in our DNA. CNP is hosting a program to explore James Baldwin's relationship with Atlanta, particularly through his masterpiece "The Evidence of Things Not Seen."

Panelists: Charles Stephens and Dr. Scott Heath

Event Date: Aug 2, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time

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According to the New York Times article: 15 Songs That Shook New York’s Queer Dance Floors in the 1970s and ’80s, "I Was Born This Way" is "The first record to feature lyrics about being an out-and-proud gay man..."

CNP honored the history of the song in a two-part event.

This part, entitled "Carl Bean, Black Liberation & Bringing Gospel to the Dancefloor," features a conversation with Singer/Songwriter Kipper Jones. The discussion is anchored by an audio interview with Carl Bean (the singer of the 1977 version of the song) conducted with Johnnie Ray Kornegay III. Johnnie and Kipper discuss Carl's words and the importance that Gospel music plays on secular Black music.

Panelists: Johnnie Ray Kornegay III, Kipper Jones

Event Date: Jul 21, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time

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According to the New York Times article: 15 Songs That Shook New York’s Queer Dance Floors in the 1970s and ’80s, "I Was Born This Way" is "The first record to feature lyrics about being an out-and-proud gay man..."

CNP honored the history of the song in a two-part event.

This part features an on camera dialogue with Charles Valentino, the singer of the original 1975 version of the song.

Panelists: Johnnie Ray Kornegay III, Charles Valentino

Event Date: Jul 14, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time

Read about this event on The Reckoning ► https://www.thereckoningmag.com/the-reckoning-blog/liberation-music-cnp-honors-i-was-born-this-way?rq=liberation

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Second Sunday was an important and influential Black gay and bisexual men's discussion group that met from the early 1990s through the 2000s. This group brought our community together through some of the most joyous times and some of the most heartbreaking times in our movement history. CNP is hosting a program to kick off the planning committee commemorating the legacy of Second Sunday.

Panelists Include: Darian Aaron, Justin Smith, Anthony Antoine, Ulester Douglas, Dr. Maurice Franklin and Craig Washington

Event Date: Jun 13, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time

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CNP hosted our annual CNP Summit on March 17th and March 18th, 2021. The Summit will be virtual. The theme was: "Lessons Learned from Bayard Rustin."

Bayard Rustin was a brilliant strategist and organizer. He is also a key influence of CNP and a historical figure we have taken considerable inspiration from and look to honor his legacy through our work.

This session is entitled "Bayard Rustin: Brother of Omega Psi Phi"

Panelists: Charles Stephens, Brandon Wilson

Event Date: Mar 18, 2021 01:00 PM Eastern Time

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