On our second Black Music Month show we are going DEEP into the life saving, life changing world of House music! House was birthed out of the ashes of the Disco backlash in black gay clubs, and has gone on to impact the world. On #theorangecouch we are diving into the music that has saved our lives. 

For Black Music Month, Singer/Songwriters Kipper Jones and Victor Jackson will sit down on #theorangecouch with us. The messages in lyrics have gotten many of us through the roughest of times. We’ll honor black music with a discussion with these two musicians. 

As we prepare to celebrate Father’s Day, we’ve decided to invite Black gay dad, Anthony Antoine, to have a discussion with us on #theorangecouch. What are some of the joys and challenges of fatherhood? We’ll discuss this and more on this episode of #RevolutionaryHealth. 

Diabetes comes up a lot in discussions about Black folks and health. On the next Revolutionary Health we will discuss Diabetes, the things you need to know, and the foods can eat. Join us on #theorangecouch for this very important show. 

Recently rapper Common revealed his recollection about his own childhood sexual assault. On this episode of Revolutionary Health we will discuss this topic, and the overall impact on hip-hop culture and the care of Black boys. We are joined by Dr. Damian Denson on #theorangecouch for this show. RAINN is a 24/7 hotline for survivors of sexual assault. Visit https://www.rainn.org/ for Live Chat or call 800.656.HOPE 

Hooking up through phone apps has become a normal way of meeting other Black gay men. On this episode we will discuss the case of the murder of Adrienne Ward in Houston, and discuss tips on safety when hooking up using apps. 

It’s our 50th episode!!! What a milestone! Thanks so much to all of you for joining us week after week. For our 50th show, we’re going to explore what it means to navigate the world as a Black gay man of size. Dating, traveling, buying clothes and even furniture - how does being a Black gay man of size get complicated? Let’s talk about it - the good and the bad. We will also have a visit from Devin Barrington-Ward, Managing Director of the Black Futurists Group. Ending policies that criminalize people living with HIV is an important priority along with ending the other policies that create a poorer quality of life and safety for Black gay men. We will discuss this and the Communities Over Cages: Close the Jail ATL Campaign. 

The #CNPTribe is devastated about the news of Nigel Shelby's death. On this episode of Revolutionary Health, we're holding space for his life, and discussing his suicide. Join us live for this very special episode. If you are having thoughts of self harm or suicide, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) Online Chat: suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat

Did you know that 90% of testicular cancers occur in adult men under the age of 54? Some research suggests that living with HIV may increase testicular cancer risks. Join us on this episode of Revolutionary Health as Johnnie Ray Kornegay III, Dr. David Malebranche and Dr. Quintin Robinson discuss Testicular Cancer in Black gay men. 

Last week Beyoncé and Jay-Z collected their GLAAD Vanguard Award, and during the course of her acceptance, Beyoncé honored the memory of her Uncle Johnny, a Black gay man who lived with HIV. It got us thinking more deeply, music and musicians have always played an important role in our healing; in our getting through this life. On this episode of Revolutionary Health, Michael Ward and Billboard #1 Songwriter Kipper Jones joins us to explore this and other current topics related to music including Nipsey Hussel and Homophobia, Dr. Sebi and the "cure" for HIV on "How Music Saved Our Lives." Listen to the playlist of songs mentioned in this episode, and a few more on Spotify. Click here for "Songs to Save Our Lives" http://bit.ly/songstosaveourlives.