AB5: How it killed stripping in California

California's AB5 was a law that was implemented for strippers on a pole. But nobody really asked the marginalized stripper what they needed. In this course, we will dive into exactly what AB5 was meant to do, what it actually did, who created it, and who lobbied for it. And, most importantly, what we can do next.

This 1-hour session on Tuesday, November 17 is for people with lived experience in the sex trade. It begins at 3pm ET/2pm CT/1pm MT/12pm PT.

Questions for learners:

• What do you think labor law should look like for the stripper?

• Do y’all know the affects AB5 has had on California? And did you know that the federal government was looking at the same law for the nation?

• Do you know the difference between legalization and decriminalization?

• Are you familiar with the lack of body autonomy you have as an employee? Versus an independent contractor?

Onyx Black is the leader and founder of Artist Revolt. Artist Revolt was the first marginalized group to work on labor laws for the marginalized stripper here in California. Onyx has new years of advocacy work and activism work under her belt. Helping to uplift the black liberation movement before BLM out here in California. Two working on labor laws, that are more fair and sound for the margin line stripper. Black is spent most of her adult life giving back to community and she believes in creating change for bye the communities that we serve.