Jan 31, 2019
Q&A with COMPASS Coordinating Center Directors
Our first contributors need no introduction. Well-known in their respective fields, Patrick Sullivan, PhD, DVM, Nic Carlisle, JD, and Samira
Lil Nas X Fights Stigma
Lil Nas X used his star power and the high public interest in the release of his second studio album, Montero, to help raise awareness about HIV and support local community organizations. Prior to the album’s release, Lil Nas X created the Montero Baby Registry which raised money for 17 organizations; 13 of which were COMPASS community partners. This week, Little Nas X came to Atlanta to celebrate his album’s success with the Homecoming Listening Party. Before the event, Lil Nas X made sure to visit with Atlanta-based COMPASS partner and Montero Baby Registry beneficiary, Thrive SS. We’re so proud to partner with amazing organizations like these, and grateful for Lil Nas X using his platform to help end HIV stigma.
Highlights from the Lil Nas X’s Visit
Lil Nas X with Thrive SS Staff
Group Photo with Lil Nas X
COMPASS Partners with Lil Nas X
COMPASS Partners with Lil Nas X
COMPASS Partners with Lil Nas X
Lil Nas X with COMPASS Partners
Highlights from the Listening Party
A choir – assembled by Mardrequs Harris, Southern AIDS Coalition Coordinating Center and made up of LGBTQ, faith leaders, and allies – sings a mash-up of Lil Nas X’s hits
Dallas Austin (Left) and Lil Nas X (Right) on stage speaking about the rich legacy of the Atlanta music scene.
Antonio Brown, Atlanta Councilman, declared October 20th as Lil Nas X Day.
After thanking crowd for their support, Lil Nas X poses for the camera before continuing to celebrate!
Lil Nas X celebrates “Industry Baby” reaching #1 on Billboard Hot 100 Songs Chart.
In the Headlines
- Atlanta Magazine: Lil Nas X returns home to Atlanta and is honored with his own day (Oct 21)
- Poz: Lil Nas X Visits Black HIV Groups, Raises $100K for Southern AIDS Efforts (Oct 21)
- MadameNoire: The City of Atlanta Honors Lil Nas X With His Very Own Day For His Musical Impact On The LGBTQ+ Community (Oct 21)
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- Also appears in Yahoo! News
- Vegan News: Lil Nas X Returns to Atlanta For Lil Nas X Day (Oct 21)
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Atlanta City Council honors Lil Nas X with his own day at homecoming event (Oct 21)
- BET: Check Your Calendars!: Lil Nas X Gets Own Day In Atlanta (Oct 21)
- Billboard: Lil Nas X Flies Home to Atlanta to Celebrate His Special Day(Oct 21)
- The Source: LIL NAS X RETURNS TO ATLANTA TO CELEBRATE HIS ‘MONTERO’ ALBUM (Oct 21)
- All Hip Hop: Dallas Austin Hosts Special Atlanta Event Celebrating Lil Nas X (Oct 21)
- The Urban Twist: Lil Nas X Visited Atlanta To Celebrate The Release Of His Album “Montero,” And Was Given His Own Day In The City (Oct 21)
- Uproxx: Lil Nas X Returned Home To Atlanta To Celebrate ‘Montero’ And Was Given His Own Day In The City (Oct 21)
- TheGrio: Lil Nas X honored with his own day in hometown Atlanta (Oct 21)
Feb 05, 2019
More than a Statistic. More than One Story.
Column By: Tiffany Smith Tiffany lives in Atlanta, GA and works with the Emory COMPASS Coordinating Center. She previously worked
Mar 06, 2019
The Intersection of Faith and Wellness
Column By: Tiffany Smith Tiffany lives in Atlanta, GA and works with the Emory COMPASS Coordinating Center. She previously worked
Jun 04, 2019
ORGanized: A Webinar Series on Organizational Capacity Building
Emory University COMPASS Coordinating Center is excited to announce a monthly webinar series geared towards building the organizational capacity of
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