CNP believes that bad narratives create bad policies. If we control our narrative, we shape our destiny.
What is CNP?
CNP is a narrative change organization that stands in the tradition of Bayard Rustin, James Baldwin, Essex Hemphill, and other movement leaders, artists, organizers, and visionaries committed to countering narratives and speaking truth to power.
Mission
CNP shifts narratives about Black gay, bisexual, queer, and other men who have sex with men to change policy and improve lives.
Our Values
We are the authors of our own narratives.
Stories inspire activism.
There is no perfect narrative.
We must change narratives to change policies.
We achieve narrative change through visibility.
How We Do Our Work
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Original Content
CNP’s digital publication, The Reckoning, centers thought-provoking news and unique stories about the Black LGBTQIA+ community. The platform features journalism, video and audio content.
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Narrative Leadership Institute
The Narrative Leadership Institute is CNP’s program where we train on various aspects of storytelling to advance social change. Training is organized into “labs” and may cover any variety of storytelling topics including, but not limited to: Podcasting, Documentary Filmmaking, Writing, etc.
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Media Roundtable
CNP’s Media Roundtable builds the capacity of media organizations, storytellers and content creators to create stories and content that combats anti-LGBTQIA+ and HIV stigma.