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Masakhane is a youth-driven organization providing sexuality education that is anti-racist, pro-queer & pro-trans. Our approach to sex-positive programming seeks to promote sexual liberation, including the right to pleasure, for marginalized communities.
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Masakhane Center is seeking interns for Spring 2026!! Check out our website for more info at masakhanecenter.org/our-internships
This page has a white background with a brown person with long curly hair sitting at a desk with their laptop open. The text on the page says: "We’re hiring interns! Sexuality Education Internship This Spring 2026 internship is from January 27 to May 7 Interns will receive extensive training on a variety of sexuality education topics Interns will create educational materials including zines, workshop activities, and educational videos 100% remote Black and Latine people, disabled folks, and trans and nonbinary people are strongly encouraged to apply!! Check our website for more info: masakhanecenter.org/our-internships"
September 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Here are some more Masakhane highlights from our summer interns!! 😊 It was so wonderful to have them and we look forward to meeting more of you for our spring internship (more info to follow soon) 💖
This page has a beige background with red, blue, yellow, and pink flowers in the background. The masakhane logo is at the bottom. There's text throughout the page that says: "Expanding on topics that affect marginalized communities and learning how to combat stigma was my highlight of Masakhane. It was a very educative and collaborative experience that I will cherish. -Aisha" "A highlight for me while being a curriculum development intern here at Masakhane, is when we paused our collaborative session to listen to Pussy Talk by City Girls. We all took a moment to jam out, and if that doesn’t describe the fun we have here, I don’t know what does! -Jordyn" "Masakhane as whole showed me that its possible to create an anticolonial, progressive environment for sex ed. The energy that they put out into the world is bright, people focused, and ready to better the world. - Onisha" "A highlight for me was definitely the community members we were introduced to, such as sex toy experts, disability advocates, and passionate students. -Ayantu"
September 3, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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Here’s a thread of some Masakhane highlights from our summer interns this year!! They made the space truly special and we were happy to have them ❤️
Camila’s Summer ‘25 Masakhane Highlight There are images of a record disk, rainbow musical notes, airpods, and a photo of the artist 'City Girls'. Below that, there's text that says, "I loved all the different times we played games & did energizers that involved music. It was always so much fun to see everyone’s music taste. I specifically loved the session where we found songs that had the word “pussy” in it. Of course, Pussy Talk by City Girls was included! I’ll never forget when we just sat on the zoom call listening to it!!"
September 2, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Happy Disability Pride Month from Masakhane Center! It’s a time to celebrate and uplift the experiences and voices of people with disabilities! ❤️
Page 1 has a black background with a rainbow border. The title is "July is Disability Pride Month!". There are multicolored rectangles below the text with pictures of people with disabilities-- one with a person in a wheelchair, another brown person in a headscarf signing with American Sign Language, another brown person in a wheelchair playing basketball, and a Black person who is running with a leg prosthetic. The Masakhane logo is at the bottom of the page.
July 16, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Cassie Ventura Didn’t Consent to Alleged Abuse By Sean "Diddy" Combs — She Adapted
July 2, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Some words from me for us all on this Monday amidst the ongoing fascist takeover attempt... open.substack.com/pub/prisoncu...
The Struggle is Permanent: Keep Fighting
Or some notes on carrying on...
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June 23, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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"Like midwifery, abortion is ancient and sacred. If we really want to fight against abortion stigma and criminalization, we must honor the abundant history of midwives who provide abortions."
prismreports.org/2025/06/23/m...
Three years post-Roe, midwives are targets of criminalization
The arrest of a Texas midwife for allegedly providing abortion care highlights the sidelining of midwifery’s sacred work
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June 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Happy Pride Month from Masakhane!! To all our fellow queer, trans and gender expansive folks, we see you!!
Page 1 is a light pink background with a large rainbow in the middle. On top of the rainbow is text that says "Happy Pride Month!" with text below on the red part of the rainbow that says "From Masakhane Center". At the bottom, there is a group of people from different backgrounds celebrating Pride by wearing Pride merchandise and waving the Pride flag.
June 2, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Are you living in or around Newark, NJ? Looking for an internship opportunity in the sex ed field? Check out Masakhane's Sex Ed Facilitator Internship this fall!
May 18, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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@replamonica.bsky.social: “If they can treat three members of Congress like that, just imagine how they treat people on the street every day.”

That's right: If they would rather ARREST THE MAYOR OF NEWARK than allow him to see the conditions of those detained, what does that tell us?

SHAME.
New Jersey Mayor Ras Baraka arrested at ICE facility
The Democrat, who is also running for governor, was involved in a scrum with three members of Congress seeking a tour of Delaney Hall.
www.politico.com
May 9, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey mayor is arrested at ICE detention center where he was protesting its opening, acting US attorney says.
May 9, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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🚨 ACTION ALERT: COME OUT TO FRELINGHUYSEN AVE

Mayor @rasjbaraka.bsky.social stood up for immigrant New Jerseyans. Then he was arrested. Now, we have to fight back even harder to #FreeThemAll, from our Mayor to every single person detained in our State.

Stand up, FIGHT BACK!
#ICEoutofNJ 💥
May 9, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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"We Are Not Living. We Are Enduring." Gaza Mother on Struggle for Food, Safety Under Israeli Blockade
“We Are Not Living. We Are Enduring.” Gaza Mother on Struggle for Food, Safety
Ahead of the Mother’s Day holiday in the Untied States, we speak to Duha Latif, a mother of two children in Gaza, about life for mothers living under Israeli occupation and assault. Democracy Now! last...
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May 9, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Morning, afternoon, and night,
We aren’t giving up the fight!

📍DELANEY HALL
🕥1:30 PM
#ShutItDown
#FreeThemAll
#ICEoutofNJ
May 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Want to join Masakhane? Check out these internship and volunteer opportunities!

More info @ masakhanecenter.org/our-internships & masakhanecenter.org/volunteer

Disabled, trans, and gender expansive folks are strongly encouraged to apply!
Masakhane Opportunities! First bullet - Curriculum Development Internship: Sex ed training, curriculum + program development; 100% remote; Summer 2025; $250 stipend Second bullet - Sex Ed Facilitator Internship: Sex ed training, workshop training + project collaborations; Remote training + in-person workshops; Fall 2025 and/or Spring 2025; $250 stipend Third bullet - Volunteer: Social media coordination + event planning; Remote (+ in-person option); Summer 2025 Disabled, trans, and gender expansive folks are strongly encouraged to apply in any position!
April 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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We received an anonymous question asking what the best sex toy is for clitoris stimulation and anal. As we mention in the post, there's no such thing as best when it comes to sex toys. Sex toys, like anything else having to do with sex or bodies, is highly individualized.
Teal blue wood-panel background. At the top it says Anonymous Question. Below is a large question mark in a circle. Underneath the question mark is a box with the Masakhane logo and the following: Q: What’s the best sex toy for clitoris stimulation and anal? A: Unfortunately, there’s no “right” answer here. It all depends on what kinds of sensations you enjoy and how your body parts react to the stimulation. More info in the caption. On the bottom left is a drawing of a suction toy often used for clitoral stimulation. On the bottom right is a drawing of a butt plug with a flared base.
March 18, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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Title: Body Justice and Fat Liberation Masakhane logo This Black History Month, we discussed Black bodies and how anti-fatness is rooted in racism. We’re embracing joy, self-love, and the fight for justice. Every body is powerful, worthy, and deserving of respect. Image of 9 Black people of varying gender expressions ages, shades and styles. Title: Body Justice and Fat Liberation Masakhane logo This Black History Month, we discussed Black bodies and how anti-fatness is rooted in racism. We’re embracing joy, self-love, and the fight for justice. Every body is powerful, worthy, and deserving of respect. Image of 9 Black people of varying gender expressions ages, shades and styles. Anti-Fatness in Today’s Society Medical Discrimination Against Fat Bodies Anti-fatness and racism continue to be embedded within our social institutions, especially in healthcare. “The medical industry, the health care industry, and the diet industry all exist to maintain a culture intended to ‘discipline’ those whose bodies refuse to—and, for many, simply cannot—conform to the standards of health.” - Da'Shaun L. Harrison, Belly of the Beast Bottom right is an image of a brown-skinned Black fat femme in a beige tank top and beige underwear. Bottom middle is an image of a dark-skinned Black fat femme wearing an orange and white striped shirt under an orange jacket. They have long pink hair with an orange bow in it. They are holding a sign that reads: Low body weight does not always mean good health. Medical Discrimination Anti-Fatness in Medical Settings Misattributing symptoms and complaints to weight. Ignoring and shaming fat individuals (especially those who are Black). Lack of accommodation for fat patients including: MRI scanners and exam tables that support fat bodies Appropriate fitting blood pressure cuffs and gowns. On the bottom middle is a brown-skinned Black chubby femme-presenting person looking worried and standing next to a white medical provider who is looking at them angrily.
March 1, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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"The Philadelphia School District has indicated it will ignore a rule directing schools to ban transgender athletes from participating in sports that match their gender identities."

www.inquirer.com/education/pi...
Philly schools will continue to allow transgender athletes to participate in sports that match their gender identity
The move breaks with PIAA, which passed a policy that sides with an executive order from President Trump.
www.inquirer.com
February 25, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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Environmental justice promotes health environments and communities for all people regardless of their race, gender, social class, etc. Many marginalized communities are severely affected by pollution and other hazardous factors as a result of racist and classist legislation.
On the top right, the Masakhane logo is shown. On the top left, there is a hand reaching out towards the title text. The title, written in blue text and centered in the middle of the page, says "How Environmental Justice Impacts Sexuality. And what you can do about it." At the bottom left, there is a red circle with text in the middle of it that says "swipe". Masakhane logo at the top right. In the top-middle of the page, there is a cartoon image that depicts factories polluting the air. Underneath the image, there is blue text that reads "Even though we've made progress, there are still barriers preventing people from living in healthy environments. This includes polluted waters and toxic waste factories that are common within Black, Brown and low-income communities." On the bottom right, there is a red arrow pointing to the right and a text-box that says "next". Masakhane logo on the top right. On the top left of the page, there is a cartoon image of plastic products (bottles and bags) floating in green, polluted water. The text (written in blue font) on the center of the page reads "Environmental justice is essential to human sexuality. Exposure to hazardous products in our environment can significantly affect our sexual and reproductive health and well-being. Some areas that intersect with environmental justice are sex toys, pregnancies and births, and menstrual wellness." On the bottom right, there is a red arrow pointing to the right and a text-box that says "next". Masakhane logo on the top right. Underneath the logo, there is a cartoon image of a butt plug. The title, centered in the middle of the page and written in bold, blue font, says "Sex Toys". Following that, the bullet points read: Many sex toys are made from plastics, silicone, and other synthetic materials that contribute to environmental pollution. - Low-quality sex toys contain harmful chemicals that can negatively impact users’ health. - Many eco-friendly sex toys are expensive, limiting access for marginalized communities. - Affordability while maintaining sustainability is key to bridging this gap. - We can promote sustainability, ensuring that pleasure doesn’t come at the expense of the planet or marginalized communities. On the bottom right, there is a red arrow pointing to the right and a text-box that says "next".
February 25, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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Gender Affirming Care IS healthcare!
Page 1: There is a pink circle with the title "Gender Affirming Care: a basic human right" written on top. Underneath, it says "Let's talk about it" and a blue arrow pointing right is shown. Masakhane logo on top At the top, the Masakhane logo is shown. Underneath the logo, there is a title at that says "Gender Affirming Care is:" Following that, there are 3 boxes with text written in them. Box 1: Liberating. It gives people the opportunity to live authentically and express who they truly are. (The word "liberating" is italicized and highlighted in blue). Box 2: Life-saving. It leads to gender euphoria and decreases the risks of developing mental health disorders and suicidal ideation. (The word "life-saving" is italicized and highlighted in blue). Box 3: Safe and effective. Medical procedures and medications have minimal risks when supervised by professionals. (The words "safe and effective" are italicized and highlighted in blue). At the bottom left, there is a box that says "swipe" and a blue arrow is pointing towards the right. At the very top, the Masakhane logo is shown. Underneath, there is a title that says "Join the fight for gender affirming care" Following that, there are 3 boxes with text written in them. Box 1: Research. Familiarize yourself with gender affirming healthcare laws and local/state organizations. (The word "research" is italicized and highlighted in blue). Box 2: Advocate. Participate in discussions regarding trans rights and protest with other organizations. (The word "advocate" is italicized and highlighted in blue). Box 3: Donate. Support clinics and organizations that provide gender affirming healthcare. (The word "donate" is italicized and highlighted in blue). At the bottom left, there is a box that says "swipe" and a blue arrow is pointing towards the right. Masakhane logo at the very top. Centered in the middle of the page, there is blue text that reads "Gender Affirming care IS healthcare". Underneath there are logos that represent the save, like, and share actions on Instagram.
February 24, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Communities Healing Together team invites you to find strength in stillness at their mental wellness event in Newark on February 22. This event will feature yoga workshops on mindfulness and self-regulation as well as complimentary food and giveaways! Register here: gardenstateequality.org/events
February 13, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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New Masakhane Internships! Summer 2025 Curriculum Internship that comes with a $250 stipend and an 8-month Sex Ed Facilitator Internship that comes with a $500 stipend.

Disabled folks, trans folks, and gender expansive people are strongly encouraged to apply!

masakhanecenter.org/our-internships
Masakhane logo on top. Multi-colored background. Join Our Team Curriculum Development Internship Summer 2025 $250 stipend Sex Ed Facilitator Internship September 2025 to May 2026 $500 stipend Disabled, trans, and gender expansive folks strongly encouraged to apply! More info @ masakhanecenter.org/our-internships
January 25, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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It will be easy to fall into a pattern of dunking & reacting in these times. Performing disapproval can be a consuming pastime & it is not enough. Refuse to abandon vulnerable people. Build a rebellious culture of care. If you need help, @prisonculture.bsky.social and I wrote a book to assist you.
Let This Radicalize You: Organizing and the Revolution of Reciprocal Care a book by Kelly Hayes, Mariame Kaba, Harsha Walia, et al.
What fuels and sustains activism and organizing when it feels like our worlds are collapsing? Let This Radicalize You is a practical and imaginative resource for activists and organizers building powe...
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January 20, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Newarkers can go to West Side Park Community Center, at 600 S. 17th St., on Wednesday, Jan. 22 to enjoy treats and warm drinks, while accessing essential resources for winter. The event will be held from 3-5 p.m.

www.tapinto.net/towns/newark...
Newark Nonprofit Will Distribute Winter Essentials to Community
Greater Newark community members in need of items to brave the cold this winter can access resources at UCCs “Cookies, Coats and Cocoa distribution event.
www.tapinto.net
January 20, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Masakhane Center is looking for volunteers! Use the QR code or the link below for more information on the position. We can't wait to meet you! https://bit.ly/3VTFsw7
December 9, 2024 at 9:00 PM