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Revolutionary Health, hosted by Michael Ward, is a program by CNP that focuses on Black gay men's health and overall wellness. The show airs live on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cnptribe.

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    • Oct 26, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    Dr. Keith Green on Crystal Meth Research in Chicago

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 31:39


    Michael Ward is joined by Dr. Keith Green. Dr. Green is joining us to discuss Crystal CLEAR Chicago, the research to understand the rise in crystal meth use among Black gay and bisexual men in Chicago. Originally broadcast on Facebook on October 21, 2021. Support CNP ✔ Donation ► https://www.thecounternarrative.org/donation✔ Merchandise ►https://www.thecounternarrative.org/shop Join us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram ✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/cnptribe✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/cnptribe✔ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/cnptribe

    HIV Criminalization Roundtable 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 60:34


    Michael Ward is joined by Robert Suttle, Amir Sadeghi and Brad Sears for our HIV Criminalization Roundtable. The panel is discussing the latest news on efforts to modernize HIV criminal laws around the country. Originally broadcast on Facebook on September 22, 2021. Support CNP ✔ Donation ► https://www.thecounternarrative.org/donation✔ Merchandise ►https://www.thecounternarrative.org/shop Join us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram ✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/cnptribe✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/cnptribe✔ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/cnptribe

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    MIPA: A Discussion With Malcolm Reid

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 35:26


    Malcolm Reid, co-chair of the Georgia HIV Justice Coalition joins guest host Johnnie Ray Kornegay III on Revolutionary Health. Reid, the Director of Programs at THRIVE SS and founder and Program Manager of the Silver Lining Project, discusses MIPA (Meaningful Involvement of People Living With HIV/AIDS) as well as aging with HIV, the importance of voting and building community. Originally broadcasted live on Facebook on August 25, 2021. Learn About MIPA: https://www.poz.com/blog/meaningful-involvement-people-hivaids-mipa-meaningful-mean Support CNP ✔ Donation ► https://www.thecounternarrative.org/donation✔ Merchandise ►https://www.thecounternarrative.org/shop Join us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram ✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/cnptribe✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/cnptribe✔ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/cnptribe

    Lamont White Discusses "The Gay Man's Guide To Dating"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 30:38


    The Gay Dating Coach, Lamont White, joins Michael Ward for a special Revolutionary Health about the upcoming CNPTV program, "The Gay Man's Guide To Dating." White is the founder of Better Way To Meet, an Atlanta-based gay dating service that launched in 2014. He holds a master's degree in professional counseling and provides therapy to single gay men and couples through his company. He is married to Art White. The couple lives in Atlanta and is co-parenting their two nephews. Support CNP ✔ Donation ► https://www.thecounternarrative.org/donation ✔ Merchandise ►https://www.thecounternarrative.org/shop Join us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram ✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/cnptribe ✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/cnptribe ✔ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/cnptribe

    Robert Suttle on HIV Decriminalization

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 31:46


    Social Justice Educator and Activist Robert Suttle returns to chat with Michael Ward on Revolutionary Health to continue our dialogue on the work of HIV criminal law reform. Robert Suttle is a student affairs practitioner in higher education and a respected leader and activist in the HIV racial justice and decriminalization movement for over a decade. His professional interests and efforts focus on multicultural and diversity education, meaningfully connecting with marginalized communities in collective leadership, advocacy, and policy work that advance social justice and inclusion. He is also a founding member of The SERO Project, an advisor for HIV Justice Network's Global Advisory Panel (GAP), Originally broadcast live on Facebook on 6/23/2021.

    The Life of a Relationship & Sex Therapist with Machel Hunt

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 38:55


    Psychosexual Therapist & Relationship Counsellor Machel Hunt joins host Michael Ward on this month's episode of Revolutionary Health. The two discuss Machel's work addressing the sexual and mental health needs of the Black gay community. Originally aired on Facebook 5/26/2021

    Physician's Roundtable: COVID-19 Updates and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 54:58


    On this episode, Dr. David Malebranche, Dr. Leo Moore and Dr. Quintin Robinson join Michael Ward on Revolutionary Health to discuss COVID-19 and updates one year later. The doctors dive into questions about the vaccine safety, and what they want to see for the future for the community. Originally broadcast live on Facebook on 4/28/2021. Support CNP ✔ Donation ► https://www.thecounternarrative.org/donation ✔ Merchandise ►https://www.thecounternarrative.org/shop Join us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram ✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/cnptribe ✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/cnptribe ✔ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/cnptribe

    COVID 19 Vaccine: Experience, Science and Access

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 35:20


    On this episode, Dr. David Malebranche and Jerron Totten join Michael Ward on Revolutionary Health to discuss the COVID-19 Vaccine. Dr. Malebranche and Mr. Totten discuss their personal experiences receiving the vaccine and dive into discussions about the science and access to the vaccine. Originally broadcast live on Facebook on 2/24/2021. Support CNP ✔ Donation ► https://www.thecounternarrative.org/donation ✔ Merchandise ►https://www.thecounternarrative.org/shop Join us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram ✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/cnptribe ✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/cnptribe ✔ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/cnptribe

    Sex Toys and Sex Toy Safety With Daddy Rod

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 32:28


    Originally broadcast live on Facebook on 1/27/2021. Revolutionary Health is happy to welcome back Daddy Rod. Sex toy sales boomed in 2020, and Daddy Rod is coming back to continue a conversation we previously started about Sex Toys and Sex Toy Safety. Watch the previous show featuring Daddy Rod, Dr. David Malebranche and Johnnie Kornegay on YouTube: https://bit.ly/397CSdJ *Contains explicit language and centers discussion that is sexual in nature. Support CNP: ✔ Donation ► https://www.thecounternarrative.org/donation ✔ Merchandise ►https://www.thecounternarrative.org/shop

    Self-Care & Healing With Lama Rod Owens

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 38:47


    Join Michael Ward with guest Lama Rod Owens. Lama Rod is the author of Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation Through Anger. As we close out the year, he and Michael will discuss self-care and healing. Originally broadcast on Facebook on December 23, 2020. Support CNP ✔ Donation ► https://www.thecounternarrative.org/d...✔ Merchandise ►https://www.thecounternarrative.org/shop Join us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram ✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/cnptribe✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/cnptribe✔ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/cnptribe

    World AIDS Day 2020 | Dr. David Malebranche Interviews Michael Ward

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 44:24


    For World AIDS Day 2020, The Reckoning's Editor-At-Large, Darian Aaron, faciliated a discussion between Dr. David Malebranche and Michael Ward. Ward hosts CNP's Revolutionary Health series. The two dive deep into mental health, and Ward opens up about his journey, struggles and triumphs. Read the piece on The Reckoning ► https://bit.ly/33vuLnW

    PrEP Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 37:30


    Michael Ward is joined by Michael Chancley, Dennis Hardy and Jerron Totten about their personal experiences with PrEP. Originally broadcast on Facebook on November 25, 2020. Support CNP ✔ Donation ► https://www.thecounternarrative.org/d...✔ Merchandise ►https://www.thecounternarrative.org/shop Join us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram ✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/cnptribe✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/cnptribe✔ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/cnptribe

    PrEP Updates With Dr. Quintin Robinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 32:35


    Dr. Quintin Robinson joins Michael Ward to some time chatting about the latest updates about PrEP and responding to your questions. Originally broadcast on Facebook on November 18, 2020 Support CNP ✔ Donation ► https://www.thecounternarrative.org/d...✔ Merchandise ►https://www.thecounternarrative.org/shop Join us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram ✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/cnptribe✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/cnptribe✔ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/cnptribe

    Robert Suttle On His Personal Story & Journey To Decriminalize HIV

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 36:41


    Robert Suttle joins Michael Ward on Revolutionary Health Live to discuss his personal story and his journey to decriminalize HIV. Originally broadcast on Facebook on October 28, 2020 Support CNP ✔ Donation ► https://www.thecounternarrative.org/d...✔ Merchandise ►https://www.thecounternarrative.org/shop Join us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram ✔ Twitter ► https://twitter.com/cnptribe✔ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/cnptribe✔ Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/cnptribe

    Chapter II: "Because my disclosure is a gift...."

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 19:52


    Michael and Ajmal continue to share their experiences with disclosure as Black gay men living with HIV. They talk about intimacy, desire, affection, and brotherhood. Watch more content about Countering HIV Stigma ► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlugaQWfEs7LjLXZmQQaFO3B0Q1So_3ju

    Chapter I: "This is what happened when I disclosed.."

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 23:54


    Michael and Ajmal share their experiences with disclosure as Black gay men living with HIV. They talk about intimacy, desire, affection, and brotherhood. Watch more content about Countering HIV Stigma ► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlugaQWfEs7LjLXZmQQaFO3B0Q1So_3ju

    Physicians Roundtable: Medical Mistrust (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 20:16


    The second part of our Physicians Roundtable where they unpack Medical Mistrust in our community. Check it out. Dr. David Malebranche: @DMalebranche Dr. Leo Moore: @Drleo06 Dr. Quintin Robinson: @qrmd03

    Physicians Roundtable: Medical Mistrust (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 33:37


    Our Physicians Roundtable unpacks Medical Mistrust in our community. Check it out. Dr. David Malebranche: @DMalebranche Dr. Leo Moore: @Drleo06 Dr. Quintin Robinson: @qrmd03

    Rayshard Brooks, Voter Suppression...the CNP Panel Discusses the Week in ATL

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 40:03


    This has been a very troubling week in ATL. The panel discusses the murder of Rayshard Brooks and their experiences voting. Check it out. Panel Michael Ward @MichaelxWard Charles Stephens @charlesdotsteph Dennis Hardy @IamDennisHardy Daddy Rod @DaddyRodONYX Voter Protection https://866ourvote.org/ Hoodies Bayard and Baldwin https://teespring.com/burre-ln-bayard-baldwin-hoodie?pid=212&cid=5819 Marlon, Joseph, Essex, Assotto https://teespring.com/new-cnp-s-marlon-essex-josep?tsmac=store&tsmic=burre-lane&pid=212&cid=5819

    When we hurt each other

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 38:58


    The CNP panel discusses what it means when we hurt each other and how to heal from that hurt. Panelists Michael Ward @DMalebranche Kevin Tarver @BamaBoiBlues Dennis Hardy @IamDennisHardy David Malebranche @DMalebranche Marvin Anderson @livehigherinc

    Police, Protest, and Public Health: CNP Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 29:22


    We weigh in on racial justice, public health, police violence and what needs to be done. Panelists: Dennis Hardy @IamDennisHardy Michael Ward @DMalebranche David Malebranche @DMalebranche Marvin Anderson @livehigherinc

    What you need to know about injectable PrEP

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 18:15


    Dr. David Malebranche (@DMalebranche) talks injectable PrEP and HIV research. Please See Two Clarifications From Dr. Malebranche: 1. In the video it is stated the HIV incidence rate in the Cabotegravir arm of HPTN 083 study was .038%. It's actually 0.38%. 2. Clarification on Studies: HPTN 083 is the study recently released and was with Cisgender MSM and Transgender Women. HPTN 084 is the study focused on Cisgender Women.

    I got tested for COVID-19, and this happened...

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 22:01


    Johnnie Ray Kornegay III chats with Michael Ward about getting a COVID-19 test.

    Lil Boosie, Black Men and Boys, and Sexual Trauma

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 28:40


    Michael Ward and Michael Gipson talk about Lil Boosie. Check out the discussion.

    Getting PrEP by Mail

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 20:40


    Johnnie Kornegay shares his experience getting PrEP in the mail. What do you think? Let us know in the comments. To watch Johnnie open the package and see some of the self testing, click here: https://youtu.be/yRw_RAlWXtU

    BGM Experience in Faith Spaces

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 27:54


    CNPTribe members Johnnie Kornegay, Dennis Hardy, and Michael Host share their experiences in various faith institutions.

    OnlyFans, Pop Culture, and Philanthropy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 15:53


    The group discuses the "Savage" remix, OnlyFans, pop culture, and philanthropy.

    COVID-19 Check-In: On Supporting Nurses

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 22:16


    We talk with Dr. Sheldon Fields about the plight of nurses in this current moment.

    COVID-19 Series: The Criminalization of People of Size

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 21:27


    L. Michael Gipson and Johnnie Kornegay discuss how people of size are being stigmatized and impacted by COVID-19 narratives and the possible consequences.

    COVID-19 Series: Report from Detroit

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 16:40


    Michael Ward talks to L. Michael Gipson who lives in Detroit, Michigan. Check it out.

    COVID-19 and Criminalization

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 18:36


    Michael and Dennis discuss how we should be thinking about COVID-19 in the context of vulnerable communities and criminalization. Check out this really critical discussion.

    CNP COVID-19 Check-in: Damian Denson on the Situation in Albany

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 17:02


    On this episode Michael and Damian talk about Albany, GA and what needs to happen there. Damian grew up in Albany and shares how the personal and the professional have converged for him.

    CNP COVID-19 Series: Are We Drinking More Now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 21:19


    Join us for a frank discussion about how we are coping with COVID-19. Panel: Michael Ward Dennis Hardy Marvin Anderson

    COVID 19 Check-in: Physicians Roundtable w/ Dr David Dr Q and Dr Leo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 32:01


    CNP presents our first ever Physicians Roundtable w/ Dr. David Malebranche: @DMalebranche Dr. Leo Moore: @Drleo06 Dr. Quintin Robinson: @qrmd03

    Nick Cannon, Dr. Sebi, and the "HIV Cure"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 18:04


    Myths and disinformation about HIV continue to be very harmful to our communities. Dr. David Malebranche on this episode of Revolutionary Health discusses what's true and not true about HIV cure research and he and Michael react to the trailer for Strong Enemies.

    Self-Pleasure and Social Distancing: The Gr8 DaB8

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 16:38


    Check out our latest episode of Revolutionary Health. We are joined by Kevin Tarver to discuss self-pleasure in the era of social distancing. Let us know what you think.

    COVID-19, Face Masks, and What You Need to Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 19:22


    Dr. David Malebranche joins us on Revolutionary Health to discuss what we need to know about wearing face masks. Check it out.

    Intimacy In The Age of COVID-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 22:00


    On this episode of Revolutionary Health our panel talks about what it means to date and have intimacy in the age of COVID-19. Please like, subscribe, and comment. Panel Michael Ward (moderator) Lamont Scales (dating coach/Better Way to Meet) Daddy Rod (BDSM educator, sex worker advocate) Also check out... How to Have Sex in the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic https://bit.ly/3bs1MTE Sex and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) https://on.nyc.gov/3apIjTr

    CNP Check-In: How are you doing in the COVID-19 era?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 25:49


    On this show we check-in about how we are doing with sheltering in place and this new very strange moment we find ourselves in.

    How crystal meth is impacting the lives of Black gay men (part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 11:07


    Michael and Dennis discuss crystal meth and how it's impacting our communities. Also, check out: Can We Talk? A Black Gay Men's Conversation on Crystal Meth https://www.thecounternarrative.org/courses-archive/2019/07/17/can-we-talk-crystal-meth A CNP Conversation Guide on Black Gay Men & Crystal Meth (Webinar) https://bit.ly/3bjB5jZ The Coldest Silence: Crystal Meth and the Impact on Black MSM (Webinar) https://bit.ly/2J5TW62 The Ties that Bind (Webinar) https://bit.ly/39ccFHJ

    How crystal meth is impacting the lives of Black gay men (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 8:58


    Michael and Dennis discuss crystal meth and how it's impacting our communities. Also, check out: Can We Talk? A Black Gay Men's Conversation on Crystal Meth https://www.thecounternarrative.org/courses-archive/2019/07/17/can-we-talk-crystal-meth A CNP Conversation Guide on Black Gay Men & Crystal Meth (Webinar) https://bit.ly/3bjB5jZ The Coldest Silence: Crystal Meth and the Impact on Black MSM (Webinar) https://bit.ly/2J5TW62 The Ties that Bind (Webinar) https://bit.ly/39ccFHJ

    Black Gay Men and Vulnerability Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 5:12


    On this episode I share about how my relationship with my father shaped my experiences with vulnerability.

    Black Gay Men and Vulnerability Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 5:51


    New year, new decade, new episode of Revolutionary Health!!! Join me as I share my journey in learning how to become more vulnerable with you guys. And as always please comment and like. #RevolutionaryLove

    Jus Dee discusses decriminalizing, stigma and conditional consent

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 6:19


    Michael Ward chats with Jus Dee about conditional consent, decriminalizing sex work, combatting violence.

    Jus Dee talks about PrEP, sex work, and what healthcare providers need to know

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 6:33


    Michael Ward chats with Jus Dee about PrEP, sexwork and navigating healthcare.

    Out at the Job: Should you date your co-workers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 5:58


    On this episode I discuss the following: -Should you date your co-workers? -Life/work balance -What to do if you experience homophobia?

    Out at the Job: Black and Gay in the Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 7:14


    How do you navigate being "out" at work? We explore dealing with homophobia as a Black gay man in the workplace.

    Part 5 - Craig Washington on Moving To Atlanta, Passion and Aretha's "Spirit in the Dark"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 10:52


    On this episode of Revolutionary Health, we sit down with Craig Washington to discuss the very important topic of aging. Check out our Aging Blog Series on The Reckoning here: http://bit.ly/cnpbgmaging

    Part 4 - Craig Washington on Friends and the Years it Took Him To Not Be Ashamed of HIV

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 7:40


    On this episode of Revolutionary Health, we sit down with Craig Washington to discuss the very important topic of aging. Check out our Aging Blog Series on The Reckoning here: http://bit.ly/cnpbgmaging

    Part 3 - Craig Washington on HIV, Fear and Hearing the Voice of God

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 13:52


    On this episode of Revolutionary Health, we sit down with Craig Washington to discuss the very important topic of aging. Check out our Aging Blog Series on The Reckoning here: http://bit.ly/cnpbgmaging

    Part 1 - Craig Washington on His Father and Finding the Model For What Aging Could Look Like

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 10:06


    On this episode of Revolutionary Health, we sit down with Craig Washington to discuss the very important topic of aging. Check out our Aging Blog Series on The Reckoning here: http://bit.ly/cnpbgmaging

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