Old Pros is a non-profit media organization creating conditions to change the status of sex workers in society.
At Old Pros, we seek the destigmatization of sex work, where it is not illegal or shameful for consenting adults to exchange erotic services for money or other resources.
We envision a society where sex workers are free to contribute their experience and wisdom to their communities.
We seek the decrimalization of sex work, where individuals participating in sex work are not arrested and cannot be evicted, fired, or lose custody of their children because of their participation in sex work.
All people, whether they have ever participated in sex work or not, should have access to services and support to avoid exploitation, stay safe, and make choices about their own lives.
Sex workers have a right to unencumbered access to the building blocks we all need to move our lives forward. This includes access to banking and investment services, healthcare, education, legal assistance, relevant government programs, and technology platforms.
We aspire to live in a healthy, free society where everyone has access to rights and opportunities to determine their own future.
Why January 25th Still Matters Today
On January 25th, 1917, 300 sex workers stormed the Central Methodist Church in San Francisco’s Tenderloin district to protest the closure of their brothels.
Lizzie Lape: The Most Prolific Madam in Ohio
Lizzie Lape was a prolific businesswoman and Madam in the Midwest during the 19th century. She owned numerous brothels and saloons throughout Ohio.
The Maimie Papers with Ruth Rosen
The Maimie Papers was written by historian Ruth Rosen, an award-winning journalist and Professor Emerita at University of California Davis.
Whore’s Eye View is a 75-minute mad dash through 10,000 years of history from a sex worker’s perspective.
Part lecture, part one woman show, and part comedy special, Whore’s Eye View is written and performed by Kaytlin Bailey.
Hosted by Lakeesha Harris, Old Pro News reported on and contextualized current events affecting the sex worker rights movement and community.
#OldProProject seeks to elevate sex worker history through art, and to strengthen community networks by funding and supporting collaborative projects.
Our goal is to change the stories that are told about sex workers. We believe that by reclaiming our place in history, we can claim our human rights for generations past, present, and future.
