Recent Stories That Matter to the Movement
This week we’re talking about decriminalization in Belgium, a stripper strike in North Hollywood, and financial discrimination in the sex industry. Our special guest is Alexandra Hunt, a congressional candidate from Philadelphia who has made her background as a stripper a proud part of her campaign while refusing to be reduced to that one aspect of who she is and what she stands for. Following the interview, host Lakeesha Harris connects Alexandra Hunt’s fight for dignity to the worthiness of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Belgium Decriminalizes Prostitution
Alright, remember last episode when we told you that Belgium had just become the first country in Europe to decriminalize prostitution? Well, as promised, here’s some more background on that great news! Learn more »
Stripper Strike North Hollywood
A group of current and former employees at a topless bar in North Hollywood are protesting what they claim to be an unsafe work environment. Read more »
Lube & Condom Company Denied Insurance
Paradise Marketing, which has sold condoms, lube, and other pleasure products since 1978, were informed that their workers’ compensation policy was canceled as of February 2022. See the details »
OnlyFans Porn Ban Watch
OnlyFans is making moves to go public with an Initial Public Offering, meaning the company’s shares can be traded on a stock exchange, but may ban porn again in order to do so. See the details »
Alexandra Hunt for Congress
Old Pro News writer and host, Lakeesha Harris, welcomes Alexandra Hunt, a congressional candidate from Philadelphia who has made her background as a stripper a proud part of her campaign while refusing to be reduced to that one aspect of who she is and what she stands for. Learn more »
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson & Why We Are All Worthy
Lakeesha Harris shares that, “There were times during the past couple of weeks where I wanted to crawl up in a ball and be invisible to the world. Not very easy when you’re a thick, deeply hued Black woman. But I was willing to give it a whirl in the middle of…” Read more »
Mutual Aid Should Out: The Black Sex Worker Collective
The Black Sex Worker Collective is a philanthropic arts project seeking to amplify the voices of Black sex workers by addressing their needs through peer support, legal assistance, housing, and other basic needs assessment. Learn more and contribute »