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< Return to Open Positions Website Design Manager We recommend reading more about our task forces before starting your application. Please select the following option below: Website Design Manager Position Title Please select the requested option Want to apply for a different position? Click here to browse what's available. Have a question about open positions? Contact us at: careers@prismfl.org PRISM’s Website Design Manager facilitates content creation and brand development across prismfl.org. This is a part-time position (15 hours per week) with an expected pay of $21/hour. Responsibilities: Develop designs for PRISM’s Website Monitor web and UX/UI trends, including developments in design, applications, strategy, and innovation to stay relevant and effective Maintain PRISM’s website through our CMS and manage new content, SEO, advertising, and analytics Compile and send PRISM’s weekly newsletter and monthly donor newsletter Provide graphic design support for the Content Creation team when needed Qualifications: Experience with web and UX/UI design Experience with graphic design Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and Javascript Experience with marketing, SEO, and web analytics Experience with Wix (Preferred) Experience with Neon CRM (Preferred) PRISM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sex, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, HIV and/or STI status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, young people, and members of other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Next

< Back to School Policy Hub HPV What is HPV? How It's Spread Symptoms Getting Tested Testing Positive Prevention What is HPV? HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a common infection that causes warts on various parts of the body, depending on the strain. It is a different virus from HSV ( herpes ) and HIV . When we say common, we mean REALLY common. About 14 million Americans are diagnosed with HPV each year, while 79 million Americans already have HPV. Most new HPV cases are in their late teens and early 20s. It is so common that virtually everyone who doesn’t get the HPV vaccination will contract some form of HPV at some point in their life if they are sexually active. HPV does not have a cure. Unfortunately, HPV does not have a cure, but it normally goes away on its own. There are treatments to help with the health problems HPV brings with it. How It's Spread HPV is spread through oral, vaginal, and anal sex with someone who has the virus. However, it's most commonly spread through anal and vaginal sex. It can still be spread even if the carrier has no signs or symptoms of HPV. It can take years for symptoms to show up after you’ve had intercourse with a carrier, which can make it hard for people to know who they’ve contracted it from. Anyone who is sexually active can contract HPV, even if they’ve only been with one person. Symptoms High-risk HPV High-risk HPV does not have symptoms, and by the time most people know, they'll likely have already gotten some sort of serious health condition or cancer. High-risk HPV can cause normal cells to be abnormal and cause various cancers. It mostly attacks normal cells in the cervix, vagina, penis, vulva, anus, mouth, and throat. Luckily, it usually takes years for cancer to form, and possible cervical cancer can be picked up in tests before it becomes untreatable. Low-risk HPV Low-risk HPV causes genital warts. Unfortunately, you cannot treat them yourself, and they can be tricky to spot. They can often be mistaken for any bumpy skin issue. They are also known to sometimes cause discomfort and irritation where they form, which can be on or in the genitalia, mouth, and anus. Fortunately, they aren’t dangerous and can’t cause cancer, and they can be treated and removed like regular warts you might get on your feet and hands. Getting Tested There is no universal test to find out if you have HPV. Because HPV normally goes away on its own, most people with HPV don’t know and don’t experience health problems or symptoms. However, some people may discover they have HPV by contracting genital warts or developing certain cancers. There is a test for high-risk HPV in the cervix, but not for other genital areas or the throat. While there are HPV test screenings for cervical cancer, they are only for women aged 25 years or older. They are not recommended for men, adolescents, or women under 25. Women may also find out they have HPV when they receive an abnormal pap smear, which can detect abnormal cell changes on your cervix. Thinking about getting tested? Find a free or low-cost testing place near you. Testing Positive The first thing to remember is that this is nothing to be ashamed of. Like we said earlier, this is a very common infection. If you or your partner have HPV, it does not necessarily mean anyone cheated. Many people go years before finding out they have HPV. How do I get rid of it? Unfortunately, you cannot be treated for the virus itself, but there are treatments for the health problems that it can cause. Genital warts can be treated by your healthcare provider or with prescription medicine. If they are left untreated, they can go away with time but can also persist or even grow in size or number. Cervical pre-cancer can also be treated. Women who get regular Pap tests and follow up as needed can identify problems before they can develop cancer. Other HPV-related cancers, like oral cancer, are also more treatable when diagnosed and treated early before it has the chance to get worse. Prevention Get vaccinated. You can prevent HPV by getting the HPV vaccine. It is safe and effective, and it can also protect against diseases, such as some cancers, that are caused by HPV. It is recommended to get this vaccine at ages 11 or 12, but all people ages 9 to 45 can get it if they haven't been vaccinated already. Wear protection. If you are sexually active, use condoms every time you have sex. It can lower your chances of getting HPV, but not entirely. You can still contract HPV from areas that are not covered by a condom. References Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021, January 19). STD Facts - Human Papillomavirus (HPV) . Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/std/hpv/stdfact-hpv.htm What are the symptoms & signs of HPV? Planned Parenthood. (n.d.). https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/stds-hiv-safer-sex/hpv/what-are-symptoms-hpv

< Back to School Policy Hub Talking About Getting Tested The Importance of Getting Tested Talking to Your Partner About Getting Tested Responding to Pushback The Importance of Getting Tested If you've had unprotected sex (sex without the use of a condom, dental dam, or another barrier method ), you could be at risk of contracting an STI. Some STIs don't cause symptoms right away (or at all), and some common symptoms of STDs (bumps around your genitals, vaginal/penile discharge, itching, or pain in your genitals) can have other causes completely unrelated to sexual encounters. The only way to know for sure that you do (or don't) have an STI is to get tested. Generally, this means once per year if you're sexually active. If you're in an at-risk group, such as MSM (men who have sex with men) or those who use injection drug equipment, you may want to consider getting tested more frequently (every 3-6 months). Click here to find a local testing center. Talking to Your Partner About Getting Tested The best way to discuss getting tested is to be open and honest. Voice your need to get tested together early on, preferably before you have any type of sex with them. It may feel awkward or uncomfortable, but you'll feel better having had the conversation once you make the push. Consider getting tested together. Going to get tested means acknowledging the possibility that you could have an STI, which can be daunting. However, having the support of your partner in doing so may help ease your nerves. Make sure to remain steadfast. If your partner isn't receptive to getting tested, let them know that it doesn't mean you don't trust them or that anyone cheated, you want to do it for your own health and for theirs. We recommend watching Planned Parenthood's video on discussing STD testing with your partner: Responding to Pushback The most important thing to remember is that your body is YOUR body. If you care about your sexual health and your partner doesn't respect your concerns, this can spell major trouble for your relationship with them moving forward. Question whether or not it's worth it to engage with someone who doesn't care about your sexual health or their own. Willingly risking your or your partner's sexual health isn't sexy. Peace of mind is sexy.

< Back to School Policy Hub Juneteenth What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, is an annual holiday that commemorates the emancipation of slaves in the southern states of the US. It is described as a second independence day and has been celebrated within the African-American community for over a century. History A photograph of the Emancipation Proclamation (Image Source: Library of Congress Prints & Photographs Division) Once the Emancipation Proclamation took effect on January 1, 1863, slaves in Confederate states were declared legally free. However, everyone in these states was not immediately free, as the Proclamation couldn’t be properly implemented in places that remained under Confederate control. On June 19th, 1865, Union general Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and informed enslaved African-Americans of the end of the Civil War and their freedom. This is what put the Emancipation Proclamation into effect on a larger scale. Juneteenth was named as such by the newly freed people in Texas on that day in 1865. Celebrations Over time, Juneteenth has been celebrated by African-Americans in many different ways, including prayers and celebrations among families. Some who were enslaved, or had descendants who were, would make an annual pilgrimage to Galveston. Now that more people outside of the African-American community are aware of this holiday, big celebrations are becoming more common and large-scale events like music festivals are being organized in major cities. A Juneteenth celebration parade in Philadelphia in 2019(Image Source: Tippman98x on Shutterstock.com) Recognition Former President Joe Biden signing the legislation making Juneteenth a federal holiday. (Image Source: White House) Juneteenth only started being recognized officially in 1980, when Texas first made it a state holiday. The most recent states to make it an official holiday were Hawaii and North Dakota in April 2021. Finally, after the Senate and House of Representatives almost unanimously voted in favor of it, President Joe Biden signed legislation making Juneteenth a federal holiday on June 17th, 2021. Importance Juneteenth is important to commemorate because it allows us to reflect on the steps that were made toward freedom and the ways in which African-Americans are still undermined in our society. As this holiday approaches, we must realize the importance of uplifting and supporting Black voices in the fight for equality and justice, both on Juneteenth and throughout the entire year. References HAVE A PROUD AND HAPPY JUNETEENTH! Juneteenth World Wide Celebration. (n.d.). https://juneteenth.com/ . LeBlanc, P., & Stracqualursi, V. (2021, June 18). New national holiday sets off scramble to shut down governments nationwide Friday . CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/17/politics/juneteenth-federal-holiday-government-shut-down/index.html . NBCUniversal News Group. (2021, April 27). Hawaii close to honoring Juneteenth, leaving 1 state holdout . NBCNews.com. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/hawaii-close-honoring-juneteenth-leaving-1-state-holdout-n1265564 . Robbins, L. (2020, June 18). These states now recognize Juneteenth, but what are their other holidays? wusa9.com. https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/nation-world/juneteenth-us-states-official-holidays/507-aa8e98a6-8e01-4f39-b3b5-632d3bf8c83b . Smith, K. (2020, June 18). Reflecting on Juneteenth . Facing Today - A Facing History Blog. https://facingtoday.facinghistory.org/reflecting-on-juneteenth . Smithsonian . (n.d.). The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth . National Museum of African American History and Culture. https://nmaahc.si.edu/blog-post/historical-legacy-juneteenth . Taylor, D. B. (2020, June 17). So You Want to Learn About Juneteenth? The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/article/juneteenth-day-celebration.html .

< Return to Open Positions Management Resources Director We recommend reading more about our task forces before starting your application. Please select the following option below: Management Resources Director Position Title Please select the requested option Want to apply for a different position? Click here to browse what's available. Have a question about open positions? Contact us at: careers@prismfl.org PRISM relies on the dedicated contributions of volunteers to further its initiatives. Additionally, we rely on the work of our management staff to keep everything in working order. Management Resources Directors coordinate all of the documentation and events surrounding or management staff. Management Resources Directors do not receive a paycheck, but they do receive the satisfaction that they are helping an organization for LGBT youth. There is potential for a paid position in the future. Management Resources Directors have the following responsibilities: Review new management staff applicants to assess qualifications for the position. Conduct interviews and meetings for management staff applicants Assist in the hire of new management staff (new hire paperwork, policy agreements, guidelines, etc) Provide necessary information to management staff about task forces, community service, upcoming events, etc Coordinate monthly management meetings Assist in staff complaints, conflict resolution, etc Maintain consistent communication with the Board of Directors to assess hiring needs, new policies, etc Maintain consistent communication with the PRISM Panel Management to coordinate management meetings and other management-focused events and meetings Management Resources Directors are preferred to have the following abilities and experience: Conflict resolution Ability to maintain a calm, level-headed demeanor Experience with Google Suite (Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc) Experience with human resources or upper-level management Experience in non-profit management Experience in hiring management Experience with LGBT issues Experience with youth services PRISM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sex, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, HIV and/or STI status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, young people, and members of other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Next

< Back to School Policy Hub Condoms Condoms are a type of barrier method used during sex to prevent pregnancy and/or protect against sexually transmitted infections (STI). Condom Basics External Condoms Internal Condoms Condom Care Other Barrier Methods Condom Basics Condoms are typically made of latex, but those with latex allergies can opt for non-latex condoms (e.g., polyurethane condoms). Remember that size matters. Condoms come in different shapes and sizes so it's important to find the one that fits you. If the condom is too big, it can slip off; if it's too small, it can tear. Measure both the length and circumference before consulting the size chart of your favorite condom brand. ALWAYS use lube. While most condoms come pre-lubricated, use extra lube to prevent breakage. Make sure to use water or silicone-based lube. Oil-based products will cause latex condoms to break. Some non-latex condoms can be used with oil-based lube. However, always make sure to check the directions on the condom package. Don't use more than one condom at once. "Doubling up" does not increase the effectiveness of condoms. In fact, the friction this creates can make one or both condoms more likely to break. NEVER reuse a condom. Condoms are not effective after use and can rupture. External Condoms External condoms are thin sleeves placed on the penis during sex. You may also want to consider using a condom on your strap-on/dildo if you use it with multiple partners. Just be careful not to use silicon-based lube with silicon toys. How to Use External Condoms Diagram of how to use an external condom (Image Source: PRISM FL, Inc / Sarah Bruso) Check the expiration date on the package. Expired condoms are not effective in preventing pregnancy and STIs. Carefully open the package and remove the condom. Check to make sure there are no tears or defects in the condom. Place the condom on the head of the penis and pinch the air out of the tip. Unroll the condom down the shaft of the penis After sex, hold the condom at the base of the penis before pulling out Remove the condom and throw it away. Internal Condoms Internal condoms, sometimes called female condoms, are sleeves that are inserted into the vagina or anus during sex to prevent pregnancy and/or STIs. While internal condoms are less common than external condoms, they are a great way to put the receiving partner in control of their choice to use protection. The FC2 is the only internal condom approved by the FDA. How to Use Internal Condoms Diagram of how to use an internal condom (Image Source: PRISM FL, Inc / Sarah Bruso) Check the expiration date on the package. Expired condoms are not effective in preventing pregnancy and STIs. Carefully open the package and remove the condom. Check to make sure there are no tears or defects in the condom. Squeeze the sides of the inner ring on the closed end and insert it into the vagina/anus. Use your finger to push the condom as far up as possible. Check occasionally during sex to make sure your partner's penis hasn't slipped between the condom and vagina/anus or that the outer ring of the condom hasn't entered the vagina/anus. If this happens, stop and use a new internal condom. After sex, twist the outer ring and pull the condom out of the vagina/anus Remove the condom and throw it away. Internal Condoms and Anal Sex It's also possible to use an internal condom like an external condom. To do this, remove the inner ring from the internal condom and place it on the penis/dildo before inserting it. However, do not remove the ring if you're using the condom as an internal barrier method. Doing so can increase the risk that the condom will twist and break inside the anus. Condom Care To prevent damage and tearing, which in turn prevent STIs and/or unwanted pregnancies, it's important to store your condoms safely and securely. Where not to store a condom: In a wallet or pocket Loose in a bag In a car Where to store a condom: In a condom case carried in a bag In hard, sturdy cases like mint tins or gum containers On a nightstand or in a drawer Other Barrier Methods Condoms aren't the only methods of protection and prevention! Check out the articles we have on other barrier methods to learn more. Dental Dams References Condoms . Planned Parenthood. (n.d.). https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control/condom . Internal Condoms | Female Condoms . Planned Parenthood. (n.d.). https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control/internal-condom . Kelvin, E. A., Mantell, J. E., Candelario, N., Hoffman, S., Exner, T. M., Stackhouse, W., & Stein, Z. A. (2011). Off-label use of the female condom for anal intercourse among men in New York City. American Journal of Public Health , 101 (12), 2241–2244. https://doi.org/10.2105/ajph.2011.300260

< Back to School Policy Hub Victory for Sexual Health Education in Miami Dade On Wednesday, July 20th, the school board of Miami Dade County held a meeting to decide whether to keep or reject the previously approved "human growth and development" curriculum. In other words, sex ed materials. The materials were approved in April, but 278 objections were filed against the textbook. The point of contention was the book's inclusion of contraception, abortion, and other topics. This spurred a hearing where a neutral judge affirmed that the textbooks were in line with state standards. Several groups mobilized in support of the textbook, including PRISM. Knowledge about sexual health is important to the health and safety of all, but particularly to the marginalized youth we seek to serve. Upwards of 90% of speakers were in support. Detractors argued the textbook enabled sexual grooming and jumped to accusations of communism and censorship. These talking points are not only irrelevant to the conversation but are well-established canards used by reactionary movements. At the initial meeting, three separate "concerned parents" associated with conservative nonprofit Moms for Liberty yelled at students and other speakers. . School board members, security staff, and onlookers in the audience were subjected to a flurry of screamed insults as all three were forcibly escorted from the building. During that meeting, the board voted 5-4 to remove the textbook from the curriculum. This put the district out of compliance with state standards (which require schools to teach sexual health curriculum), so another meeting was held just last Thursday to discuss how the board would move forward. In just three days, we and several other organizations mobilized hundreds of parents in Miami, creating a petition that garnered over 2800 signatures, an online tool that sent over 300 emails to each board member, and dozens of speakers at the special meeting. After several hours of discussion, Chairwoman Perla Tabares Hantman reversed her vote– meaning there were finally enough votes to keep the textbook, in another 5-4 decision.

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< Return to Open Positions Actor We recommend reading more about our task forces before starting your application. Please select the following option below: Actor Position Title Please select the requested option Want to apply for a different position? Click here to browse what's available. Have a question about open positions? Contact us at: careers@prismfl.org Actors play a key role in bringing our educational content to life across a variety of digital platforms. This is a paid volunteer position. Candidates local to Broward, Miami-Dade, or Palm Beach are strongly preferred. Pay : $40-$100 per video (varies by campaign) Responsibilities: Work collaboratively with the Content Creation department to create footage Be a personality-driven performer who inspires/educates others Project and modulate voice and pronounce correctly Improve performance based on feedback from the CCTF Director Follow any given acting direction from the CCTF Director Completion of video footage for our campaigns Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a collaborative creative environment Experience using a teleprompter app Experience creating or participating in video content for social media Be able to assume any given role to meet video requirements South Florida resident Having a light setup is a plus but not required PRISM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sex, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, HIV and/or STI status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, young people, and members of other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Next

< Back to School Policy Hub Slavery In The Americas Canada United States Mexico Cuba Haiti Brazil Peru Slavery is the act of forcing another person to do labor without pay, and often with horrific treatment. In the Americas, slavery and indentured servitude was used as early as the 16th century when slaves were brought to the Americas, primarily from Africa. White indentured servants were eventually freed after they paid their debt with the labor that they did. However, African slaves were treated very differently. North America Canada Two slave women doing labor under the eye of an overseer. This exact image is said to have “taken place” at the end of the 18th century. (Image Source: Canadian Museum Of History) The first major settlement in what is now known as Canada was the colony of New France. The New France colony was founded in 1534, and slavery was a common practice there. In 1834, Canada was conquered by the British Empire. In the same year, the British Empire abolished slavery in all of its territories. Historian Marcel Trudel reported that there were about 4,200 slaves in Canada between 1671 and 1834. Two-thirds of slaves were native persons and one-third of slaves were black. Six out of the 16 members of the first Parliament of the Upper Canada Legislative Assembly owned slaves or had family members who owned slaves. In 1793, Upper Canada (Ontario) passed the Anti-Slavery Act, which forbade slavery for persons over the age of 25 and made it illegal to bring enslaved persons into the country. From about the 1850s through the 1860s, Canada became a refuge for slaves fleeing from the horrors of their predicament in the southern United States. 30,000 slaves fled to Canada from the United States. However, potentially more than 100,000 black persons escaped to Canada via the Underground Railroad. The United States Of America This chart displays the slavery percentage within each of the 13 colonies. (Image Source: Wikimedia) The arrival of the first captives to become slaves in the Jamestown colony happened in 1619. Eventually, the British expanded into what was known as the 13 colonies. Every single one of the 13 colonies had slavery to a certain percent. After the 13 colonies rebelled from British rule and formed The United States Of America, there was still slavery. The USA’s original constitution (still to this day, without considering amendments) states that black persons count as 3/5ths of a white person in census counts and cannot vote or hold a political office. As the US continued to expand, the southern states became known as slave states, and the northern states became known as free states. In free states, no one could be held as a slave and had to be given some form of compensation for labor. In slave states, no compensation was needed and slavery was in full effect. Sadly, if a slave escaped from slave to free states, they could still be returned to slavery. For decades, as new states started to form, a question was asked: Would this territory be a slave or free state? The issue became so big that it sparked the American Civil War. After the election of President Abraham Lincoln, 11 southern slave states seceded from the United States and formed The Confederate States of America. The remaining states, which consisted of the 20 northern free states and 5 border slave states, formed the Union Army under President Lincoln. On January 1st of 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed slaves in the Confederacy. However, it did not free slaves in the border states or in parts of the Confederacy that had already been returned to Northern control. It also was contingent on the Union winning the war. Slavery was officially abolished in the US when the 13th amendment was issued in 1865. Mexico Native Americans in Mexico being captured and trying to flee from Spanish Conquistadors in 1595. The Spanish colonists were led by Francisco de Montejo. (Image Source: Brown University) In 1524, the Aztec Empire had already been enslaved and became the lowest class of peoples within Mexico. At this time, Mexico was a colony under the Spanish Empire. Mexico also captured many prisoners of war and made them slaves. Slaves were actually given some form of compensation. The new Viceroy set some standards of treatment for slaves. No slave could be forced to carry a load of more than 100 pounds. Government officials and priests were tasked with distributing wages to slaves to make sure they received compensation. In 1811, the Spanish Empire abolished slavery, including in all of its colonies. The Caribbean Cuba An illegal slave auction occurring in Havana, Cuba in 1837. An auctioneer is pictured letting a potential buyer take measurements of the slaves. (Image Source: Listen2Read) Even though the Spanish empire abolished slavery in all of its colonies, one of its colonies rejected the ban on slavery and continued to practice it: Cuba. The ban of slavery within the Spanish empire took place in 1811, but slavery in Cuba did not end until 1886. In Cuba, the native Taíno and Guanahatabey peoples of the island were enslaved on a very large scale. Cuba’s original native population was eventually completely destroyed due to lethal forced labor. One million African slaves were brought to Cuba. As many slaves died out due to the hard strain of labor, 100,000 Chinese indentured workers were brought in as well. In 1886, when slavery in Cuba ended, these former slaves were still treated horribly, and the improvement of their treatment did not occur until the 20th century. Haiti Slaves in Haiti being depicted harvesting and growing sugarcane. The sugarcane industry was enormous in Haiti especially with the usage of slave labor. (Image Source: LANIC) When Haiti was originally colonized in 1492, so did slavery begin within the country. The indigenous population of Haiti was dying due to abuse from slavery and disease from the Europeans, so African slaves were brought in. By 1517, the first 15,000 African slaves were imported. Slavery was very bad everywhere, but especially within Haiti. It was so bad that enslaved persons formed a revolt in 1791. The Haitian Revolution ended in 1804 and it was and still is the only successful slave revolt in human history. This led to the establishment of an independent republic. This revolution was so horrifying that it ended slavery in Saint-Domingue and in all French colonies. While slavery “officially” ended in Haiti in 1804, slavery within Haiti still exists today. According to the 2018 Global Slavery Index, Haiti still has an estimated population of 59,000 enslaved persons. South America Brazil A slave in 19th century Brazil being punished by a white overseer. This piece was made by Jean-Baptise Debret. (Art Source: Jean Baptise Debret) Slavery in Brazil under the rule of the Portuguese empire was ruthless. Starting in 1530, over 4,000,000 African slaves were sent to Brazil during the entire slave period of the nation. This was larger than any other location within the Americas or the Caribbean. Afro-Brazilians were treated horribly. Slavery in Brazil ended in 1888 when Princess Isabel of Bragança signed Imperial Law 3,353. However, the official ending of slavery did little to change the lives of former slaves. Brazil was the last country in the New World to abolish slavery. Due to “whitening”, a process to breed out the darker skin tones of Afro-Brazilians, racism was an enormous problem. The lighter skin tone you were, the easier it was for you to succeed in society. This racism was a problem within Brazilian society for a long time. Peru An image of Chinese laborers/slaves in Peru picking cotton on a field. Using Chinese slaves and/or indentured servants was a common practice alongside using African ones. (Image Source: Brown University) Peru and many other South American and Caribbean countries would enslave whomever they could. Slaves of all varieties formed the heart of Peru’s plantation labor force. The slave trade was ordered to be stopped in Peru in 1821 by José de San Martin. San Martin is referred to as the “liberator” of Peru as he went against the wishes of local plantation owners to order the stopping of the slave trade. However, slavery itself did not end in Peru until 1854. Overall Slavery has been a problem for a very long time. Sadly, slavery is still a problem that exists today within countries like Haiti in The Caribbean and Mauritania in Africa. However, the fight to end modern-day slavery still exists today. Remember that slavery can also involve various amount of other topics such as human trafficking, child labor, etc... Organizations such as Anti-Slavery International, Abolish Human Trafficking, and more are all continuously fighting to end slavery and deserve your recognition. The enslavement of other peoples is not right and needs to end.

< Return to Open Positions Secretary Assistant We recommend reading more about our task forces before starting your application. Please select the following option below: Secretary Assistant Position Title Please select the requested option Want to apply for a different position? Click here to browse what's available. Have a question about open positions? Contact us at: careers@prismfl.org The Secretary of the Board must keep thorough, accurate minutes of our meetings for records. They also conduct all communication between the Board and outside parties. This is tough work, so the Secretary Assistant helps in conducting communication. Currently, this is an unpaid volunteer position. What you get: An opportunity to make a difference in the LGBT community, improve your leadership skills, a chance to make an impact, a new experience to add to your resume. Responsibilities: Works alongside the Secretary of the Board to maintain accurate notes of all votes and decisions made by the Board Assists in coordinating notices for monthly Board Meetings Assists in maintaining an accurate log of all resolutions, forms, agreements, and other documentation. Adhering to Robert's Rules of Order and the bylaws of PRISM FL, Inc. It is preferred that applicants have experience with one or more of the following: Parliamentary procedure, serving on a board of directors, nonprofit management, volunteer management, nonprofit law, grant writing, fundraising, LGBT advocacy, public health, or youth services, Google Suite (Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc), file management, and have a typing speed of 70 WPM or higher. PRISM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sex, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, HIV and/or STI status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, young people, and members of other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Next

< Back to School Policy Hub Talking About Using Protection What is Contraception? The Importance of Protection Talking to Your Partner About Using Protection Responding to Pushback What is Contraception? Contraception is a variety of methods used to prevent pregnancy and STIs. There are many medications, surgeries, and other devices that fall into this category, but generally when we say "protection", we're referring to barrier methods , such as condoms, dental dams, and other physical coverings. The Importance of Protection Protection greatly reduces the risk of pregnancy and contracting an STI. Condoms, for example, are 98% effective at protecting against pregnancy and STIs when used correctly. Wearing protection means that you and your partner don't need to worry about the possibility of contracting an STI or getting pregnant and can focus more on the... *ahem* task at hand. Talking to Your Partner About Using Protection The best way to discuss using protection is to be open and honest. Although it may be uncomfortable or awkward, voice your need to use protection early on, especially if you are not 100% sure of your partner's STI status or are a female who does not use another method of birth control. Make sure to remain steadfast. If your partner isn't receptive to wearing protection, let them know that you want to use it for your own health and for theirs. We recommend watching Planned Parenthood's video on discussing protection with your partner: Responding to Pushback The most important thing to remember is that your body is YOUR body. If you care about your sexual health and your partner doesn't respect your concerns, this can spell major trouble for your relationship with them moving forward. Question whether or not it's worth it to engage with someone who doesn't care about your sexual health or their own. Willingly risking your or your partner's sexual health isn't sexy. Peace of mind is sexy.