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The Reckoning
Hosted by Counter Narrative Project · EN
The Reckoning Podcast is a podcast from CNP that features conversations old and new from the #CNPTribe about Blackness and liberation from all walks of life.
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Discovering Identity on the Dance Floor: A Personal Journey through 2000s Atlanta Black Gay Club
Aug 25, 202300:31:06Tap to summarizeFor Black LGBTQIA+ folks, the nightclub isn’t just a place to dance, it’s a place where we can find community and discover who we are. With many Atlanta Black gay spaces closed or closing, it’s hard to keep track of all of the history. On this episode Charles Stephens chats with Dr. Damian Denson about his personal journey to self through 2000’s Atlanta nightlife.Damian takes us on a journey through their personal experiences, where the club scene played a significant role in their life, for a period of time – both in positive and negative ways. His story is one of resilience and discovery.What do you remember about the Atlanta club scene?Support CNP ✔ Donation ► https://www.thecounternarrative.org/donationJoin 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©2023 The Counter Narrative Project, All Rights Reserved
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Helping Each Other Feel Possible: Dr. Alexis Pauline Gumbs on Audre Lorde and Melvin Dixon
Apr 4, 202300:28:11Tap to summarizeDr. Alexis Pauline Gumbs joined us to discuss her connection to Audre Lorde. Dr. Gumbs is currently writing a biography of Lorde called "The Eternal Life of Audre Lorde." During this conversation Dr. Gumbs discusses Lorde's connection to Joseph Beam and Essex Hemphill. She also discusses Melvin Dixon's 1992 keynote at the OutWrite Conference "I'll Be Somewhere Listening For My Name."Listen to the OutWrite 1992 Closing Plenary featuring Melvin Dixon: https://bit.ly/434dCPuFollow Alexis Pauline Gumbs: https://alexispauline.com/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/joincnptribeDonate to CNP: https://www.thecounternarrative.org/donationJoin us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cnptribeTwitter: https://twitter.com/cnptribeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnptribeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnptribe
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Bayard Rustin: Brother of Omega Psi Phi
Mar 21, 202300:50:23Tap to summarizeCNP hosted our annual CNP Summit on March 17th and March 18th, 2021. The Summit was 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 Include: Charles Stephens and Brandon WilsonEvent Date: Mar 18, 2021 1:00 PMAbout 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/joincnptribeDonate to CNP: https://www.thecounternarrative.org/donationJoin us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cnptribeTwitter: https://twitter.com/cnptribeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnptribeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnptribe
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Influencing a King: Bayard Rustin & Coretta Scott King's LGBTQ+ Activism
Mar 14, 202301:02:55Tap to summarizeCNP 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 "Influencing a King: Bayard Rustin & Coretta Scott King's LGBTQ+ Activism."Panelists Include: Charles Stephens, Dr. Beverley Guy-Sheftall and Lynn CothrenEvent Date: Mar 17, 2021 1:00 PMAbout 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/joincnptribeDonate to CNP: https://www.thecounternarrative.org/donationJoin us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cnptribeTwitter: https://twitter.com/cnptribeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnptribeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnptribe
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America's Hidden HIV Epidemic: A Conversation With Linda Villarosa
Feb 28, 202300:27:25Tap to summarizeOn 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?”This conversation was taped in 2017.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/joincnptribeDonate to CNP: https://www.thecounternarrative.org/donationJoin us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cnptribeTwitter: https://twitter.com/cnptribeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnptribeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnptribe
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Baldwin's Atlanta
Feb 21, 202300:59:43Tap to summarizeCNP 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. Baldwin’s Atlanta explores James Baldwin's relationship with Atlanta, particularly through his masterpiece "The Evidence of Things Not Seen."This conversation was taped on Aug 2, 2021.Panelists: Charles Stephens and Dr. Scott HeathAbout 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/joincnptribeDonate to CNP: https://www.thecounternarrative.org/donationJoin us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cnptribeTwitter: https://twitter.com/cnptribeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnptribeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnptribe
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A Conversation With Donnie
Feb 16, 202300:29:34Tap to summarizeOn this podcast episode Johnnie Kornegay chats with Singer, Songwriter, Producer and Arranger Donnie about his album The American Mythology, and his personal journey to liberation. In this interview you'll find Donnie speaking candidly and frankly about his life, being a Black gay man and experiences while preparing to reveal his musical. Donnie emerged on the music scene in 2002 with his album The Colored Section. The American Mythology is described as "a colorful, epic narrative and inspiring soundtrack." This conversation was taped on June 20, 2016.Music:Cloud 9 (From The Colored Section)Protester (From The American Mythology)Olmec Save Us (NDATL Single)Playground (From The American Mythology) 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/joincnptribeDonate to CNP: https://www.thecounternarrative.org/donationJoin us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cnptribeTwitter: https://twitter.com/cnptribeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnptribeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnptribe
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A Fat, Black, Gay Superhero Has Come To Save Us: Alex Smith's 'Black Vans' is the Future
Oct 4, 202200:10:36Tap to summarizeJohnnie Ray Kornegay III reads from his article about 'Black Vans' by Alex Smith from CNP’s digital publication The Reckoning. The comic is breaking new ground by featuring a fat, Black, gay superhero in the future. The comic book centers around Bo, an Afro-Latin character, and a group of queer superheroes of color. The narrative represents marginalized communities and challenges societal norms regarding body image and race. The article delves into Smith's journey from a teenage zine creator to a self-published comic artist. Black-owned comic stores can play a crucial role in distributing such inclusive comics. Gulf Coast Cosmos Comics owner Byron Canady discusses the importance of representation in comic book culture. Read the article: https://bit.ly/3fJ5OyFWatch the video: https://bit.ly/3ATMadU✔ Join Our Mailing List ► https://bit.ly/joincnptribe Support CNP ✔ Donation ► 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 ©2024 The Counter Narrative Project, All Rights Reserved
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