Fiercely Directing the BSWC

In this episode of YAS Podcast, host Nats Honey speaks with Akynos, founder and director of the Black Sex Worker Collective. They discuss the formation and purpose of the collective, the importance of preserving sex worker history, and the numerous challenges faced by Black sex workers, including financial struggles and systemic discrimination. Akynos highlights the significance of community support, engagement, and truthful representation of sex workers in media. The episode also touches on Akynos's environmental performance piece, 'I Didn't Mean To Turn You On,' and the newly opened BSWC community space in Berlin. 00:00 Introduction to YAS Podcast 00:48 Meet Your Hosts 01:08 Support and Donations 01:29 Today's Host: Nats Honey 02:24 Introducing Akynos and the Black Sex Worker Collective 03:54 Formation and Challenges of BSWC 07:29 Pronouns and Identity 08:39 Leadership Challenges and Wins 16:12 Villainous Conference and Community Engagement 24:21 Bees Knees Knee Pads 25:11 Upcoming Environmental Performance Piece 25:56 Facing Whorephobia and Cultural Misunderstandings 26:15 Eye-Opening Travels in West Africa 27:52 Reflections on Poverty in Jamaica and America 28:40 Creating a Show on Global South Issues 31:01 Berlin Show and New Community Space 34:24 Archiving Black Sex Worker History 38:12 Public vs. Private Conflict Resolution 41:18 Engaging with the UN and Future Plans 43:17 Final Thoughts and Call to Action Links: Akynos.com Villainous Conference Eventbrite The BSWC Website Follow BSWC on Instagram Follow NatsHoney on Instagram Support our work: YASStore.Shop Donate to our work: YASWork.Org/Donate