NAAFA Community Voices Blog

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Driven to End Weight Stigma
Activism, From the Newsletter, Guest Posts, Health At Every Size, History, NAAFA Organization Barbara Altman Bruno Activism, From the Newsletter, Guest Posts, Health At Every Size, History, NAAFA Organization Barbara Altman Bruno

Driven to End Weight Stigma

In this piece for Women’s History Month 2022, Barbara Altman Bruno PhD gives us a glimpse into why she felt “driven” in working to end fat stigma and toward fat liberation. Dr. Bruno conveys some of the history of the fat acceptance/fat liberation movement from her perspective, the beginnings of Health At Every Size and her work in preserving our history for the future.

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Fat Girls Rock! So why aren't there more in Rock Music?
Activism, Guest Posts, Social Media Darliene Howell Activism, Guest Posts, Social Media Darliene Howell

Fat Girls Rock! So why aren't there more in Rock Music?

Finding a famous plus size female guitar player in the history of rock music can be a rare challenge. There are way too many slim female guitar players on Instagram and Tiktok. I barely see any fat girls screaming with an electric guitar. Fat liberation and plus size positivity needs to be seen in rock music. It is crucial. I live for rock music and I’m very passionate and vocal about being a fat girl in rock.

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