Why rollerskating didn’t ‘make a comeback in 2020’
Rollerskating seems to have been gaining popularity over the last year, but the truth is it never went away for many people. It has been used for generations as a tool for political and personal empowerment. Especially, within the Black Community. Learn more by checking out Rollerskate to Liberate’s latest blog.
A letter against full decriminalization from a survivor of the sex trade
The push for full decriminalization of the sex trade means those who are bought and sold will no longer be viewed as criminals. However, it also means pimps, buyers, and traffickers will be decriminalized too. Learn from a youth survivor of the sex trade on why this could be so harmful and dangerous to those who are currently in prostitution, and for those who are trying to leave.
Working towards a just and equal society: 5 Reasons You Should Support the Equality Model
Learn 5 key reasons to support the Equality Model. A policy designed and driven by survivors of the sex trade to help prevent human trafficking, hold those who harm accountable, and support survivors through services they need and deserve when exiting their trafficking situations.
How anyone and everyone can aid in the fight against human trafficking
Fighting against human trafficking is not exclusive for the superheroes and leaders of the world. Learn how you can stand up against exploitation in your every day life.
Allow Me To Introduce Myself
While women and children are disproportionally trafficked and exploited, men can and do experience it too. Learn from John Price, a survivor of domestic sex trafficking.
The Pandemic
The 2020 pandemic threw challenges into the world for many. But what about the other pandemic? The pandemic of the commercial sex trade.
If I felt I could have, I would have done something else.
"Why didn't you just leave?" a common phrase thrown at women who are abused and exploited by the commercial sex trade. Learn from Lived Experience Expert, Jaimee Johnson, on why it isn't always that easy.
Rollin’ into 2021
2020 was an exciting beginning for Rollerskate to Liberate. We’re even more psyched for 2021 and what’s to come! Join us in the fight to end exploitation.
The Book I've Avoided
Mandy Long, a survivor of human trafficking, discusses her difficult journey to begin this book, Girls Like Us by Rachel Llyod. Although difficult to address, Long focuses on the importance of recognizing the dangers of human trafficking.
Roll, roll, roll your skates gently (painstakingly) 17 miles straight! (Really??)
Rollerskating? To raise money against human trafficking? Sounds crazy to me, but it just might work. Read about the time my best friend made me skate 17 Miles and it was the best day of the summer.