Resources for BIPOC sex workers and their allies
Sex workers and the porn industry cannot be excluded from conversations around structural racism. In an industry already shrouded by stigma and marginalization, silence can only breed more of the same. We’ve put together this resource page for BIPOC sex workers and their allies but also for people in the business wanting to create anti-racist work and porn consumers hoping to play a part in creating a more inclusive industry. This is a space to stand up and speak out as well as to listen and to learn.
While we hope this list is a comprehensive start, it’s far from conclusive – we encourage you to please get in touch if you have any links to add. Until racist structures within the adult industry have been fully and finally dismantled, this will always be a work in progress.
Mental health support for Sex Workers and BIPOC (organizers)
1. Pineapple Support Network
Support specifically for people working in the porn industry. Free and Subsidized therapy.For BIPOC it’s important to acknowledge that a white therapist may not be the best fit for BIPOC, here are some names of therapists on the Pineapple Support that are Black therapists as well as NBpoc therapists (Non-black people of colour).
| Black therapists | For NBpoc therapist: |
|---|---|
| JAMILA DAWSON | NANCY ORTIZ |
| KAMIL LEWIS | MELISSA LESANE |
| JAMELLE BERRY | DANIKA CHOI |
| N. JASMINE JOHNSON-DECOSTA | MEAGAN NARVAEZ |
| NATALIE MURRAY | SASHA MELENDEZ-GOLDMAN |
| RENEE BURWELL |
2. Free Mini Webinar About Self Care for Sex Workers
The full powerpoint presentation (including links & notes) can be viewed here.
Katie Bloomquist (SWOP-USA) explains compassion fatigue, burnout, minority stress, and offers suggestions for sex workers to create a "tool kit" for self-care. Please email Katie with questions or comments: [email protected].
3. Meds & More for Disabled Black SWs
In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic and nationwide uprisings, those most vulnerable are over-policed minority communities, essential workers, BIPOC, sex workers, those above the age of 45, disabled people, trans and gender nonconforming people, and those that reside somewhere in the intersections of all of these identities and more. Unemployment is rising at rates that disproportionately affect disabled people due to workplace discrimination and unfair restrictions on government aid.We must relieve our people. Serve our people. Access to quality healthcare is a privilege.The proceeds of this gofundme will go directly to accessibility items such as medicine, canes, body braces, ramps, etc. to improve the quality of life for disabled black sex workers. The receipts of these funds will be publicly available on our linktree as funds are distributed.
Email: [email protected]
Campaign: External link
5. A Fund for Black-led Mental Health Supports
This fund is a place for non-Black people to tangibly put their outrage, sadness, shock, fear, anger and solidarity into action to actively support Black-led healing from the impacts of white supremacy through mental health support for Black people.
WHO IS LEADING THIS FUND?
This fund will be led, held, and administered by Black Registered Social Workers (RSWs), Susan and Yemi. Profile links, Meet the Therapists: Susan Bascillo, Yemi Otukoya
Campaign: External link
6. Anti Black Racism and Mental Health Resources
Toronto For All: Anti-Black Racism & Mental Health Resources
7. Counselling for Black Mental Health
My name is Randi-Mae. I am a counsellor. www.randimae.com I have been a counsellor for 10 years. Black Lives Matter and so does Black Mental Health. I kept asking myself, how can I support my community? I decided to offer free online counselling services for black individuals and families.Black Lives Matter and Black Mental Health Matters. I am providing free counselling to Black individuals and families as our community heals and processes injustice, loss and racism. I provide free online counselling support on Saturdays between 12 and 6 PM for black individuals and families. I have received an overwhelming positive response and a response from individuals who want to donate money to support the cost of a counselling session. I will be providing this service to people around the world who reach out. If you feel called to donate please donate to my Go Fund Me account. I will be transparent and share how many people are supported. If you have any questions or know someone who would benefit from counselling please email or DM on Instagram @randimae1.
8. Zine about healing In Action (BIPOC organizers)
Self care, harm reduction, mental health
8. Zine about healing In Action (BIPOC organizers)
Self care, harm reduction, mental health
Petitions
Important notes
- Do not donate to change.org. They are a for profit organization and the donations they ask for after you sign the petition DO NOT go to the causes. Your money could go directly to places that are stated below for various fundraising campaigns.
- It’s a good idea to still sign the change.org petitions because it can still make a difference.
- Many of the petitions require a US postal code. You can use these ones if you are signing internationally:
90015 - Los Angeles, California
10001 - New York City, New York
55111 - Minneapolis, Minnesota
75001 - Dallas, Texas
2. Petition for Justice for Breonna Taylor
There are a few:
- #JusticeForBre
- MoveOn
- Color of Change
- Care2 Petitions
3. Petition for Justice for Tony McDade
There are a few:
- The Petition Site
- Action Network
Campaigns for Black
and Indigenous justice
1. Justice for Breonna Taylor
Fundraising campaign: External link
2. Support for Colinford Mattis
USAFundraising campaign: External link
3. Cut Ties With The FOP (Fraternal Order of Police)
Sign: External link
4. National Bail Fund Network
Directory: External link
5. Black Visions Collective
USA
Website: External link
Donate: External link
6. Donate to Oluwatoyin’s friends and community
Run by: @laurecapri and @dr_hemphill