Counter Point

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.

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 story telling in videos for Black gay men. We discuss it's impact, and how the song and video can inspire today's generation.

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 inspiring soundtrack." His album can be purchased at iamdonnie.com.

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.