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The Oldest Profession Podcast

Feb 25, 2022

This week, on Old Pro News, we’ll update you on a former stripper who is running for Congress, and an exciting new exhibit at the Institute of Contemporary Art in London. Then, host Lakeesha Harris will explain why the EARN IT Act is the new FOSTA SESTA. Our guest today is Daly Barnett from the Electronic...


Feb 16, 2022

With razor sharp wit and a keen eye for business, Belle Brezing (1860 – 1940) clawed her way out of humble beginnings and eventually claimed her space as Lexington’s most successful Madam. Belle Brezing’s reputation was nationally known and served as the inspiration for the Belle Watling character in Margaret...


Feb 11, 2022

Welcome to the first episode of Old Pro News, with your host, Lakeesha Harris!  

 

For more resources on this episode, visit our website:

https://oldprosonline.org/oldpronews-pilot/

 

Headlines:

New York District Attourney Bragg Includes Landmark Sex Work Reform in Policy Statement / Decriminalize Sex Work


Feb 2, 2022

Welcome to Old Pro News, your source for the latest in politics and culture affecting sex workers and everyone who supports our movement. Hosted by longtime human rights activist and former sex worker Lakeesha Harris, Old Pro News will bring you headlines, interviews, and analysis every other Friday.


Feb 2, 2022

This week our host Kaytlin Bailey is joined by Old Pros historian, Dr. Charlene Fletcher for a powerful conversation about Maya Angelou’s unapologetic past as a sex worker. To ignore this part of Maya Angelou’s personal journey does a great disservice to her legacy. Maya Angelou wasn’t ashamed of sex work and...