On multiple occasions the leader of the Free Speech Coalition (Michelle LeBlanc) has made it clear that it is not safe to test outside of their network. Talent Testing Services IS NO LONGER a part of the PASS approved network of clinics.
As of current an entity known as “Kelli Roberts” who is linked to the criminally charged sex trafficking group known as The Luxury Companion is consistently attempting to sway active talent to test OUTSIDE of the Free Speech Coalition PASS network of clinics – for what reasons as to why are unclear – but what is clear is that anything “Kelli Roberts” suggests is a BAD IDEA.
This is a MUST LISTEN for all active adult industry performers (pornstars). On May 13 of 2020 James Bartholet (of Inside the Industry on LA talk radio) conducted an extensive, informative and insightful interview with the executive director of the Free Speech Coalition Michelle LeBlanc.
In the interview Michelle clarifies information revolving around the adult content production halt, why its imperative for adult performers to abide by the Coronavirus mandates in their areas (in regards to social distancing, restraining from travel, etc) and how the FSC Covid-19 Task Force is working diligently to create a plan for the industry to safely reopen in time.
In part 2 of this comprehensive interview with adult actress and adult performer advocate Lasha Lane (click here to view part 1) – Lasha outlines what she feels are cost inequities within the FSC controlled PASS system and how some studios appear to be “grandfathered” into the pass network and don’t have to pay to access talent records (whereas others do).
In addition Lasha Lane makes it clear that she’s willing to work with all of the adult industry leadership entities (such as the FSC, APAC and APAG) as she feels that they’d all be more effective were they to unite (opposed to continuing to fight).
Lasha states that one of her goals is keep the government out of the adult industry (in regards to regulation). Lasha Lane also delves into the perception of Black (African American) women in the industry (the mainstream vs. urban debate) and expresses how she is glad that a few Black women in the industry are finally exercising their voice.
Lasha Lane shares her long term objectives within the adult entertainment industry and outlines how she believes the long standing adult industry institutions, media outlets and awards shows (such as AVN ) at their core seem to want to be more inclusive and promote diversity, but don’t appear to know exactly how to do so (due to the “old guard” within the industry)… Lasha hopes that her efforts will shift the industry in a more productive and positive direction when it comes to educating the industry (as a whole) in regards to what inclusiveness in actuality is.
The primary change Lasha Lane feels should occur within the industry should be the elimination of pornstar talent agents, agencies and publicists – due to people in such positions having too much perceived (and unjustified) “power” in regards to the type of content produced, who works (versus who doesn’t), the existence of the illegal problematic prostitution rackets, and the global “trends” the industry at times dictates (as being valid) to the public.
In the upcoming part 3 of this interview Lasha Lane goes into detail in regards to the dispute between APAG union leaders and FSC leaders in regards to a future proposed program to provide adult performers with RESOURCES and EDUCATE adult performers as to what the realities of what the porn industry really are.
UPDATED COVID-19 FAQ from the Free Speech Coalition – IT IS NOT SAFE to test outside of PASS!
The Free Speech Coalition PASS network has released an updated COVID-19 FAQ –
https://www.freespeechcoalition.com/blog/2020/06/22/updated-faq-for-fsc-pass/
On multiple occasions the leader of the Free Speech Coalition (Michelle LeBlanc) has made it clear that it is not safe to test outside of their network. Talent Testing Services IS NO LONGER a part of the PASS approved network of clinics.
As of current an entity known as “Kelli Roberts” who is linked to the criminally charged sex trafficking group known as The Luxury Companion is consistently attempting to sway active talent to test OUTSIDE of the Free Speech Coalition PASS network of clinics – for what reasons as to why are unclear – but what is clear is that anything “Kelli Roberts” suggests is a BAD IDEA.