This workshop will provide an opportunity for participants to reflect on the harmful and often conflicting messages that young people of color are often subjected to, in many circumstances as an attempt to keep them safe from sexual violence, trauma and pain. Unfortunately these messages often limit them from opportunities to explore their own sexuality freely, and to become confident in seeking sexual partners, sexual experimentation and clearly communicating their wants and needs and feeling comfortable in their own skin.  

Attendees will be presented with tools to start these conversations and concrete steps on building sexual self-confidence such as body literacy, accepting and celebrating bodily changes that come with aging bodies/postpartum bodies, and identifying situations that feel unsafe or harmful and how to confidently communicate your boundaries in those situations.

Natoya "Toya Sharee" Brown is a creative and curator of #BlackGirlMagic and #BlackBoyJoy who has worked in some capacity as a sexual educator for over 15 years. Specializing in supporting and amplifying the voices of Philadelphia youth, her work often centers sexual and emotional wellness for marginalized communities and equitable access to sexual health and education.

Katrina Antoine is a genderfluid, masc presenting mom of two teenagers, and poet; with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work. She currently works as the Lead Case Manager at an Emergency Housing Shelter in North Philadelphia. However, before being a housing case manager Katrina spent 14 years working in the sexual health arena as a Medical Case Manager for People Living with HIV/AIDS for a non-profit social service agency. In addition to being a Medical Case Manager, she worked with the Prevention Team to assist in fostering a safe and welcoming space for black and brown youth of the LGBTQIA community. She volunteered at the agency’s Kiki Lounges and attended Community Health Fairs educating the attendees on Case Management and Prevention Services. Her passion is encouraging others to be their authentic selves however that looks and feels best to them. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading black erotica novels, and writing LGBTQIA poetry.

This class will be held LIVE online via Zoom — Zoom links are sent out 3 days prior and then again 1 hour prior to class. If you sign up within 3 days, please be patient in waiting for the final reminder email, which will be sent out 1 hour prior to the class.

The class will be recorded and available for a limited time shortly following the class. Registration deadline: 1 hour prior to class Pacific time. No day-of cancellations.

We're offering a limited number of free class spots to folks with financial need; please fill out this form if you are interested. Recipients will be chosen based on need and will be contacted at least 3 days prior to class to confirm. 

Due to our commitment to paying educators fairly, all classes are excluded from sales and discounts.

Note: when signing up for classes online, please choose the "Class sign-up" free shipping option on the Shipping Method page at check-out.