Rest In Peace Carol Leigh aka Scarlet Harlot an icon who dedicated her life to sex workers’ rights (coining the term “sex worker” in the 70s), HIV/AIDS activism, and videos promoting sexual health and pleasure.
See some of her work here: linktr.ee/CarolLeigh
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Carol Leigh gave her whole life to people in the sex trades, and never stopped learning, growing, and questioning her own analyses. She was the rare icon who also made herself a student of younger activists. She gave me so much, and I'll hold her in my heart always 
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We are devastated to hear that after a lengthy battle with cancer, Carol Leigh, also known as 'The Scarlet Harlot' passed away today.
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Hoy nos ha dejado #CarolLeigh luchadora incansable por los derechos de las trabajadoras sexuales. Ella acuñó a finales de los 70 la expresión #TrabajoSexual impulsando el inicio de un movimiento global por el reconocimiento de nuestros derechos como trabajadoras
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Had gr8 afternoon w/Scarlot Harlot. We did video interview abt her life as sex worker/activist/artist for posterity. In spite of bein on chemo 7 years & troubles breathing she put out for 1 1/2 hours sharing her wisdom and herstory. Photo today & photo I did of her in the 80s. pic.twitter.com/aTsxNR6nBbpic.twitter.com/aTsxNR6nBb
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Our very own #sexworkersrights Warrior aka #ScarlotHarlot has gone to Harlot Heaven where #sexworkers reign supreme w/o hierarchies of race, class, gender and #slutshaming. I adore you #Carol. Rest in MF’effing Power sweet friend!
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