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 

On this episode of Revolutionary Health, we sit down with Craig Washington to discuss the very important topic of aging. 

Did you know that Herpes is not part of standard STI screenings? Want to know why? On this episode Dr. Malebrache gives us all of the information that we need to know about Herpes. 

Continuing our conversation on PrEP, L. Michael Gipson joins Dr. David Malebranche and Johnnie Ray Kornegay III to discuss PrEP and the impact on the Black Bear Community. In this episode a wide range of topics are covered, including the drug Descovy (https://aidsinfo.nih.gov/drugs/560/descovy/0/patient), racism, transphobia and homophobia in medical settings and more. 

Click here for other CNP videos about PrEP: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlugaQWfEs7J5dk76vi8Mm9Yz-bzixYCg 

"To be a Negro in this country and to be relatively conscious is to be in a rage almost all the time." - James Baldwin Recently Lil Nas X appeared on The Shop, and had to endure a grilling from Kevin Hart about why he recently chose to publicly disclose his sexuality. It’s uncomfortable, and it brings up a very real reminder - the very bones of Black gay men contain hurt from trauma. These traumas inform how we walk through the world. Join us on #theorangecouch as we discuss Black gay men and PTSD. 

Joining us on #TheOrangeCouch for this show is Jon Gabriel Ortiz. We invited Jon to chat with us about the, often taboo, topic of Sexual Compulsive Behavior. Join in the conversation as we explore the subject and its impact on the Black gay community. 

Continuing our discussion about PrEP, 2016 Leatherman of Color, Khalid El-Bey, joins us on #theorangecouch to discuss PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) in the Leather Community with Khalid El-Bey.

Crystal meth has had a significant impact on the black gay community. L. Michael Gipson has created a conversation guide to assist advocates, organizations and loved ones with understanding that impact, and how to have conversations about the topic. Join CNP on #theorangecouch for a discussion about how crystal meth impacts our communities. Special guest L. Michael Gipson, author of the Guide, will join us. *** DISCLAIMER: There's an audio outage around 4 minutes that is corrected, and the question asked is restated. 

Link to the Guide ► https://www.thecounternarrative.org/courses-archive/2019/07/17/can-we-talk-crystal-meth

Link to CNP webinars about Crystal Meth ► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlugaQWfEs7IegnmPq39VjROjz9xMcuX7 

Resources: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline - (800) 662-HELP 

Harm Reduction Coalition - https://harmreduction.org/blog/crystal-meth-blueprint/ 

Narcotics Anonymous World Services - https://www.na.org/ 

For many, marriage is the greatest fairy tale - the signifier that two people, out of all the people in the world, somehow found one another. What happens during the most difficult times? On the one year anniversary of the passing of Michael Smith, we are sitting down for a discussion with his husband Anthony Antoine. Anthony will share his lessons learned on marriage, love, loss and preserving Michael's legacy. Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2XfEfqRnDQrPfNbmsPrpvK 

What's some if the latest information on PrEP and research? Join us as Dr. David Malebranche, Johnnie Ray Kornegay III and Machel Hunt continue our discussion about this important topic. Bring your questions as we discuss on #theorangecouch.