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We Remember: Keisha Jenkins

on December 3, 2016December 4, 2016 By mgd777

Monday, October 12, 2015 LOGAN (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police have made an arrest in a deadly robbery that occurred in the city's Logan section [October 2015]. Police say Pedro Redding, 22, of Hunting Park is under arrest for robbery and murder are closing in on his three alleged cohorts. The charges stem from the robbery and [...]

We Remember: Natel Frances Taylor Sumers King

on November 24, 2016August 3, 2019 By mgd777

"I have not had the opportunity to absorb the fact that Natel will not be running in our house and calling out 'dad,'" Dan King said, often breaking down in tears. He said he and his wife raised their eldest daughter to be independent, self-sufficient and spunky. Since his daughter's stabbing death -- in Conshohocken while on a photo shoot, Dan King said he and his wife have blamed themselves, wondering "if we had done things differently as parents would we be here today?"

If You Don’t Know Your Rights You Don’t Have Any

on November 23, 2016April 1, 2017 By mgd777

Truly - You have the right to be treated well as a uniquely special person, and as a sex worker. Desiree Alliance is committed to nonviolence. DA creates support systems and safe space for sex workers.

Bella Robinson: Red Umbrella Voice of Rhode Island

on November 22, 2016December 18, 2016 By mgd777

Bella Robinson: Sex Work Activism in Action Thanks for taking time to chat, Bella. Folks here think Philly is a leader in discussion on human rights and sexual lifestyle, though I am beyond impressed by COYOTEri, and the role Brown University has taken in stepping up, and stepping out, to share perspectives on sex work and [...]

Protected: We Remember Philly Native and NHI Murder Victim Donna Marie Gentile: 1962-1985

on November 20, 2016August 15, 2019 By mgd777

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Penn discussion on prostitution

on November 15, 2016May 15, 2017 By mgd777

Nina Lopez of the Global Women's Strike leads a discussion about the challenges women in countries like Haiti, India, Ireland, Peru, Thailand and the UK face in supporting their families, and why their growing movements for change are calling for the decriminalization of prostitution.

Helping HIPS: Birthday Benefit

on November 13, 2016November 25, 2016 By mgd777

HIPS is Helping Individual Prostitutes Survive TUESDAY 11/29 #givingtuesday Our outreach van is crucial to meeting people where they are in the District -- and the van that we have now is on its last wheels. We need your help. Can you commit to donating next Tuesday? $50, $25, or even $10 -- everything helps.We [...]