NEXUS: On Mario Cooper and Black HIV Movement History
Event Description:
CNP will host a commemorative event honoring the legacy of Mario Cooper on his birthday, February 8th. Cooper who has been described as the "Nexus Between AIDS Activists and Black Leaders" was an incredible force as an advocate and leader in the HIV justice movement. He is one of our many, many, movement ancestors that paved the way for our work today.
CNP sees our work as being inspired by Mario's legacy and analysis of race and power. Our work seeks to be a tribute and love letter to his courage. We are very much a part of his movement lineage.
Event Details:
Date: February 8, 2021
Time: 7:00 PM (ET)
Location: Zoom Webinar
Resources
Suggested Reading
Watch Clips Of Mario
AIDS and the Black Community Panel Featuring Mario Cooper (1998)
Homosexuality in America Panel Featuring Mario Cooper (1993)
C-SPAN Interview With Mario Cooper: Democratic National Convention Preparation (1992)
Mario Cooper in Middlebury College’s A Chance To Grow (1976)
Make A Donation
CNP was founded to answer the call put forth by Bayard Rustin, Essex Hemphill, Marlon Riggs, and James Baldwin. Your generous donations help to support this special event and to further the mission of CNP.