History of Sexwork
This aptly named class examines legislative impacts and cultural harms sex workers have experience in colonized North America. From brothel regulations to active labor and lobbying campaigns for the decriminalization of sex work, the history of sex work will shine its red light on allyship and the reality of sex workers in the labor movement. This seminar is 2.5 hours and developed/facilitated by sex workers. Costs are on a sliding scale basis $75-120/person for non-sex workers (30-50 for sex workers and/or Black or Indigenous folks). Please contact us directly to arrange a consultation or customize a seminar that works for you. Please email revolution@haymarketpole.com
HMPC Anti-Racism Seminar
Haymarket has a variety of trainings ranging from one to three hours in length, covered to educate workplaces in the adult industry on anti-racism, non-discrimination, and de-escalation. We also have trainings for workspaces outside of the adult industry that are trying to cultivate positive interactions with their sex worker clientele and community members. This seminar is 3 hours and developed/facilitated by Black or Indigenous sex workers. Cost are on a sliding scale basis $50-75/person for non-sex workers (30-50 for sex workers and or Black or Indigenous folks). Please contact us directly or arrange a consultation in order to customize a seminar that works for your group. Please email revolution@haymarketpole.com
The YWCA of the Greater Portland area offers workshops that empower participants to be the change they wish to see in the world. The YWCA's three-hour workshops explore how modern-day forms of oppression persist, as well as our role in dismantling or perpetuating them. Covering topics from sexism and domestic violence, racism, poverty, inclusivity, sex and gender, and more, the YWCAPDX workshops work to train members of our community in advocating for equity and empowerment for all members of our society.
This course is designed to be an eye-opener and a call to action for those who seek to be allies to Black women. To #DoTheWork one must be intentional in breaking down the systems that continue to oppress and disenfranchise the Black community with Black women being hte most effected. Going through these daily prompts you will be called to think critically and act tangibly in solidarity. Participating in this will be your fist small step in working towards dissolving these systems, institutions, and ideologies that continue to negatively affect Black women and their communities yet benefit white people in this country.
What is Toxic White Feminism? From tone policing to whitesplaining, the liberal white women's feminism is more toxic than they realize.
This is an amazing article on how the white gaze affects the intersection of Race and Gender rhetoric.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Most employers with at least 15 employees are covered by EEOC laws (20 employees in age discrimination cases). This page has resources for Small Business Employers who are seeking to remain in compliance with federal non-discrimination laws.
Think of this guide as one of many starting points in your journey to become a better ally. This guide isn’t meant to be comprehensive nor is it perfect. Many people want to be an “ally”, and even more people are unable to fulfill the duties allyship requires.