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Stella Darby: Beloved Madam of Pendelton, Oregon

Stella Darby: Beloved Madam of Pendelton, Oregon

May 11, 2022

Stella Darby, beloved madam of Pendelton, Oregon, had a heart of gold. She is now remembered with a bronze statue and Underground Pendleton Tours.

The Age-Old Stigma of Mary Magdalene

The Age-Old Stigma of Mary Magdalene

Apr 27, 2022

The stigma of Mary Magdalene has endured throughout biblical times into the current era. How did she become aligned with sex workers?

A Song of Freedom – with Yeonhoo Cho and Esther Kao

A Song of Freedom – with Yeonhoo Cho and Esther Kao

Mar 25, 2022

This week on Old Pro News, transgender housing justice, Safe Reporting in Colorado, the dictionary, and Yeonhoo Cho & Esther Kao from Red Canary Song.

Sex Worker Definition on Dictionary.com

Sex Worker Definition on Dictionary.com

Mar 25, 2022

In January 2022, Dictionary dot com added the term “sex worker” to their website after a widespread growth in awareness of the term.

The Legend of Punk Rockstar & Hustler Dee Dee Ramone

The Legend of Punk Rockstar & Hustler Dee Dee Ramone

Mar 2, 2022

Hustler Dee Dee Ramone, bassist and founding member of the Ramones, pioneered punk rock and side hustled as a sex worker to pay for his heroin addiction.

Belle Brezing Was Lexington, Kentucky’s Most Successful Madam

Belle Brezing Was Lexington, Kentucky’s Most Successful Madam

Feb 16, 2022

With razor sharp wit and dogged determination, Belle Brezing claimed her space as Lexington, Kentucky’s most successful Madam.

Maya Angelou: Sex Worker History is Part of Her Esteemed Legacy

Maya Angelou: Sex Worker History is Part of Her Esteemed Legacy

Feb 2, 2022

The Oldest Profession Podcast: Maya Angelou – sex worker past matters, and to ignore her experience does a disservice to her legacy.

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