We all have something to learn,
and we all have something to teach.
To accommodate interest in the program, Spokes Hub has moved to an open enrollment model. People enrolled in the program can learn at their own pace through e-learning and live classes. Graduations are hosted 1-2 times a year, and participants are welcome to graduate when they feel ready.
The next Spokes Hub graduation will be summer 2025. Stay tuned for details.
Graduation requirements – Updated April 2025:
To graduate Spokes Hub you must complete these 6 steps:
Step 1: Watch this video: Media Training for Sex Workers
Step 2: Watch this video: Seducing Your Audience
Step 3: Read this Managing Personal Risk as a Sex Worker Advocate article
Step 4 and Step 5: Attend and participate in at least 2 live classes of your choosing
Step 6: Deliver an original presentation at graduation
(Optional) Fill out this form for yourself in case of arrest or detainment as a worker or advocate: “Arrest and Emergency Response Worksheet“
Upcoming Classes
What’s in a Name? A Peer Discussion on the Names we Use and How They Keep Us Safe
Thurs. April 17 2025 at 11am PT /noon MT/ 1pm CT / 2pm ET (60mins)
Taught by Evelyn DeVere
Insidious Trauma and the Whorearchy: Healing Ourselves, Healing Our Community
Wed. April 23 2025 at noon PT /1pm MT/ 2pm CT / 3pm ET (90mins)
Taught by Juniper Fitz
Bridging the Gap: Starting Conversations Towards Solidarity
Mon. April 28 2025 at 1pm PT /2pm MT/ 3pm CT / 4pm ET (90mins)
Taught by Keke Walker and Huck Reyes
Our Own Goddamn Library: An AAIR Directory Tutorial
Wed. May 7, 2025 at noon PT /1pm MT/ 3pm CT / 4pm ET (90mins)
Taught by J. Leigh
“Fly in Power” Red Canary Song Documentary Screening & Talkback
Tues. May 13, 2025 at 12:30pm PT /1:30pm MT/ 2:30pm CT / 3:30pm ET (120mins)
Asian Pacific Islander Advocacy Panel
Thurs. May 29, 2025 at noon PT /1pm MT/ 3pm CT / 4pm ET (90mins)
Past Classes (no video available)
Advocate Safety – Focus on Online Harassment
led by moses moon
Choosing to Tell Your Story
Taught by Sabra Boyd
Circuit Whore: A Narrative View Into The Former American Brothel Circuit
Taught by M. Dante
Cultivating Joy as a Sex Work Rights Advocate
Taught by J Leigh Oshiro
Data Privacy and Bodily Autonomy
Taught by Savannah Sly
Fielding Tough Questions: Talking Points Strategies
Taught by Savannah Sly
Peer Interviewing for Advocacy
Taught by Lauren Levitt
Pitching & Publishing
Taught by Sabra Boyd
Prostitution Revolution: Promoting Safety and Health in Sex Work
Taught by Lexii-Foxx
Psilocybin and MDMA & the Treatment of Human Trafficking Survivors
Taught by Billie McIntire
Race, Class, Sex & the Sex Trades
Taught by moses moon
Sex Work and the Labor Movement
Taught by Melanie Turner-Harper
SW in the Media: Good Luck to You, Leo Grande
Taught by moses moon
SW in the Media: Tangerine
Taught by moses moon
SW in the Media: The Florida Project
Taught by moses moon
SW in the Media: The Stroll
Taught by moses moon
The Color of Activism
Taught by Fatima Shabazz
Vanilla Side Hustles to Help You Take a Break from Sex Work
Taught by Marcela Alonso
Videos & Resources from Past Classes
Accountability and Care Work for Collective Advocacy Spaces
Taught by Rebekah Layton
Advocate Safety (no recording)
Taught by Savannah Sly
Click here for emergency planning worksheet
Advocating for Men in Sex Work
Taught by Jason Domino
Behind Closed Doors: Navigating Conversations with Your Children about Your Work in the Adult Industry
Taught by Sinh Taylor
Behind the Research: Why Sex Workers Should Participate and How to Do So Safely
Taught by Delphine DiTecco, PhDc
Click here to download slides
Beyond Decrim – Anti-Criminalization & Equity
Taught by Justice Rivera
Click here to download slides.
Bills, Legislation & Policy Work: An Interactive Policy Workshop
Taught by Ms. Mercy Gray and Jess Torres
Click here to download slides.
Burnout in the Sex Industry: Recognizing, Preventing, and Addressing
Taught by Kristen Knapick, MA
Centering People with Lived Experiences as Social Service Leaders
Taught by Caro Cruys & Dr. Lara Gerassi
Defining Terms for Legislative Advocacy
Taught by Becca Cleary
Get in Yo Bag: Grant Writing Workshop
Taught by Carlton Bell
Click here to download slides
Click here to download worksheet
How do Nordic Model Laws Affect Sex Workers? What the Research Shows and How to Use it for Policy Change
Taught by Dr. Amelia Rock & J Leigh Oshiro
Click here to download slides.
How to Demand Your Space in a World of Gatekeeping
Taught by Ceyenne Doroshow
Intro to Arrest Data – Hit them with the Numbers
Taught by Josie Oakley
Click here to download slides
Click here to download sample arrest sheet
Legislative Advocacy 101
Taught by Becca Cleary
Local Advocacy for Sex Workers’ Rights: District Attorney Non-Prosecution Policies
Taught by Mariah Grant & Francesca Maviglia, PhD
Click here to download slides.
Media Training for Sex Workers
Taught by Susan Wright, NCSF
Click here to download slides.
Navigating Anti-Trafficking Resources
Taught by Ms. Mercy Gray
Navigating Difficult Conversations with Grace and Self Advocacy
Taught by Mari de Luna
Pelvic Floor Whore: Sex Worker Edition
Taught by Allison Schulte
Click here to download slides.
Public Charities Can Lobby: How Your 501(c)(3) Can Influence Policy
Taught by Natalie Ossenfort
Click here to download slides.
Putting Your Best Foot Forward and Using it to Kick Ass
Taught by Ricci Levy, President & CEO, Woodhull Freedom Foundation
The Revolution will not be 501c3 Incorporated
Taught by Melodie KG
Click here to download slides.
Seduce Your Audience! Putting Together an Amazing Presentation
Taught by Marla Renee Stuart
Click here to download slides.
Separating Fact From Fiction: Anti-Trafficking Movement History & Myths
Taught by Evelyn V
Sex Work History and Advocacy in the U.S.
Taught by Celestina Meow
Sex Working While Trans of Color & the Struggle to Survive
Taught by Erika Smith
Telling Our Sex Work Stories (no recording)
Taught by Justice Rivera
Click here to download slides.
The Give and Take: Giving and Receiving Feedback (no recording)
Taught by Nikola Davis
Click here to download form
Why Online Safety Looks Different for Adult Creators
Taught by Brooklyn Stokely
Writing Op-Eds and Letters to the Editor
Taught by José Rico
Click here to download tipsheet
Spokes Hub is designed to welcome a diversity of thoughts, perspectives and opinions. The views of Spokes Hub presenters do not necessarily reflect the views of Woodhull Freedom Foundation, New Moon Network, or its affiliated partners. For more information, contact [email protected]