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Al Cunningham
Communication Strategist & Producer, Detroit Area Agency on Aging
Location: Detroit, MI United States
Joined: Sep 15th, 2012

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Al Cunningham has been working as a community-based journalist and cultural activist since sixth grade in Chicago�s BRONZEVILLE. His careers have included news and feature reporter, urban planner, communication/media specialist/director, writer and producer for radio syndication, public information officer, sexual health educator, social services administrator, and multimedia creator. Work has lured him from the south side of Chicago to Atlanta, Alabama, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Washington, DC, Bay Area, New Jersey/New York, and currently, Detroit. Al�s latest creative pursuits include a book-in-progress, OVERCOMING AMERICA: Resisting Racism In the 21st Century; curating and archiving media from his AIDS/HIV career; and studying psychedelic therapy as a means to reduce Black trauma.

Education (request update)

Talladega College class of 1973

Undergrad Major: Psychology

Claim To Fame:

First Talladega student to intern for a semester as a reporter at the Anniston Star, in the city which was the site of civil rights violence in the 80s.

Most Memorable Moment:

Performance by FUNKADELIC; visits by historian Dr. John Hope Franklin, jazz piano master Teddy Wilson (alum).

University of Ill at Springfield class of 1974

Grad Major: Communication

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Experience

I currently work with Detroit Area Agency on Aging as Communication Strategist & Producer
I have 50 years of experience working in the Arts, Entertainment, and Media industry.

Program Coordinator | Narrative Justice Working Group, Counter Narrative Project
From January 2022 to October 2022 • 0 year(s)
Coordinated programs for narrative justice initiatives.

Program Coordinator | SAGE Metro Detroit
From June 2020 to December 2020 • 0 year(s)
Designed, developed and delivered services to older LGBTQ+ adults in greater Detroit.

Senior Community Service Employment Program Worker | Detroit Area Agency on Aging
From April 2018 to May 2020 • 2 year(s)
Provided community service employment program services to seniors.

Trainee/Apprentice | BLVD Harambee Equitable Internet Initiative
From April 2017 to January 2018 • 1 year(s)
Participated in Digital Stewardship Training Program.

Customer Service Team Member | Whole Foods Market Detroit Midtown
From September 2014 to September 2016 • 2 year(s)
Provided customer service in retail grocery environment.

Program Manager/Deputy Director | Liberation In Truth Social Justice Center
From July 2009 to November 2012 • 3 year(s)
Managed programs and supervised staff for social justice initiatives.

Community Catalyst | Newark HOPE (HIV Outreach, Prevention & Education)
From March 2008 to July 2009 • 1 year(s)
Conducted HIV outreach, prevention and education in the community.

Project Manager | Newark Technical Assistance Project
From May 2006 to February 2008 • 2 year(s)
Managed technical assistance projects for community organizations.

Health Educator/Men's Specialist | Planned Parenthood of Greater Northern New Jersey
From November 2002 to May 2006 • 4 year(s)
Provided health education and specialized services for men.

HIV/AIDS Prevention and Education Consultant, and Freelance Journalist | Independent Consultant/Freelancer
From January 1997 to January 2002 • 5 year(s)
Provided consulting services for HIV/AIDS prevention and worked as freelance journalist.

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	It's my pleasure to have you join, us as a new or seasoned member. May you have an amazing, blessed and marvelous day Tagged by Ralph White on 09/14/2023

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