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Black History Month 2026
Influencing a King: Bayard Rustin & Coretta Scott King's LGBTQ+ Activism — The Reckoning
Influencing a King: Bayard Rustin & Coretta Scott King's LGBTQ+ Activism — The Reckoning
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." This session is entitled "Influencing a King: Bayard Rustin & Coretta Scott King's LGBTQ+ Activism."
Bayard Rustin: Brother of Omega Psi Phi — The Reckoning
Bayard Rustin: Brother of Omega Psi Phi — The Reckoning
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." This session is entitled "Bayard Rustin: Brother of Omega Psi Phi."
Norris B. Herndon Remains the Black Gay Millionaire ‘Nobody Knows’ — The Reckoning
Norris B. Herndon Remains the Black Gay Millionaire ‘Nobody Knows’ — The Reckoning
Norris Bumstead Herndon grew up in a shadow as broad as Georgia. Yet he could only live up to his father and society’s expectations by shrinking himself. “Norris was a young man coming of age and struggling with his homosexual identity,” historian Carole Merritt wrote in her 2002 biography, “The
Helping Each Other Feel Possible: Dr. Alexis Pauline Gumbs on Audre Lorde and Melvin Dixon — The Reckoning
Helping Each Other Feel Possible: Dr. Alexis Pauline Gumbs on Audre Lorde and Melvin Dixon — The Reckoning
Dr. 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 M
Dennis Rodman Was the Queer Icon the NBA Wasn't Ready For — The Reckoning
Dennis Rodman Was the Queer Icon the NBA Wasn't Ready For — The Reckoning
Dennis Rodman was a rebounding king and a style icon. He bent gender norms in the macho NBA of the 90s, hanging with Madonna & wearing dresses. But did his flamboyance change the game for LGBTQIA+ athletes, or was it just another Rodman spectacle?
An Overdue Black Queer Resurrection: Lifting the Legacy of Augustus Granville Dill — The Reckoning
An Overdue Black Queer Resurrection: Lifting the Legacy of Augustus Granville Dill — The Reckoning
Each February, via Black History Month, our nation has the opportunity and privilege to reflect on the legacy of Black Americans. From Google Doodles to corporate banks to federal proclamations , reaching far beyond slavery, observing Black History Month allows us to celebrate the s
Archbishop Carl Bean on Faith, Music, and HIV Activism
Archbishop Carl Bean on Faith, Music, and HIV Activism
Recorded in January 2021, Archbishop Carl Bean, spiritual leader, HIV activism pioneer, and the voice behind 1977’s “I Was Born This Way,” recounts his journey from gospel stages and Motown to founding Unity Fellowship and ministering through the HIV crisis of the 1980s and 1990s. It’s a candid, joy
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Breaking Barriers: Black Men Navigating Higher Education
Breaking Barriers: Black Men Navigating Higher Education
On this episode of The Reckoning, host Dr. Deion Hawkins sits down with guest Dr. Lance T. McCready for an honest conversation about what it truly means to break barriers as Black men in higher education.
In Remembrance of Jubi Arriola-Headley
In Remembrance of Jubi Arriola-Headley
William Johnson, the Director of PEN America’s Florida office, writes this tribute to poet Jubi Arriola-Headley.
One Man’s Perspective on How PrEP Is Transforming HIV Prevention for Black Men
One Man’s Perspective on How PrEP Is Transforming HIV Prevention for Black Men
For years, Akeem Touré has used and openly advocated for PrEP, the drug that helps prevent HIV. Through his personal journey and candid conversations, Touré is challenging stigma and closing the information gap around PrEP uptake among Black men.
A Conversation With Donnie
A Conversation With Donnie
On 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. This conversation was taped on June 20, 2016.
Discussing the Life and Influence of Malcolm-Jamal Warner with the AJC's Ernie Suggs
Discussing the Life and Influence of Malcolm-Jamal Warner with the AJC's Ernie Suggs
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"How a Brush With Death Fueled Dr. Leo Moore’s Guide to Men’s Health" by Joseph Williams
"How a Brush With Death Fueled Dr. Leo Moore’s Guide to Men’s Health" by Joseph Williams
After surviving a near-fatal cardiac arrest during a routine surgery, Los Angeles-based physician and wellness advocate Dr. Leo Moore emerged with a renewed mission to empower Black men to proactively manage their health. His new book serves as a practical guide to screenings, self-care, and breakin
"Malcolm-Jamal Warner: Redefining Black Boyhood" by Eric Paulk
"Malcolm-Jamal Warner: Redefining Black Boyhood" by Eric Paulk
Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s portrayal of Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show redefined Black boyhood on television. Through Warner’s work, generations of Black boys, from all backgrounds, found permission to be complex and unapologetically themselves.
"From Layoff to Lift-Off" by Everett Long
"From Layoff to Lift-Off" by Everett Long
After being laid off, Everett Long navigates the uncertainty by reflecting on his values and focusing on personal growth. His journey highlights the importance of redefining success beyond traditional career paths.
"The Ones Who Live: 'Noah’s Arc' Returns to Meditate on Loss" by Joshua Alston
"The Ones Who Live: 'Noah’s Arc' Returns to Meditate on Loss" by Joshua Alston
Noah’s Arc: The Movie revisits the groundbreaking Black gay series two decades later to deliver a searing meditation on aging and loss centering the seldom-told experiences of middle-aged Black gay men.
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