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Media and Research Roundup - September 2022
Content Warning: Some references to fat shaming in medical offices and movies
For the latest information and research on fatness, check out the Media & Research Roundup. This issue features: Comedian Sofie Hagen writes about her fat liberation journey, fat shaming by medical staff, research on fat’s connection to the brain, a new fat black-latino gay hero in the comic book series "Black Vans", the use of a fat suit in the movie, The Whale.
NAAFA Chronicles 79: March 1987
The NAAFA Chronicles reflect a piece of fat acceptance/fat activist history. In the March 1987 issue you will find: a prominent health writer taking a stand against dieting, activism letter writing campaign, an update on the 1987 Convention planning, and an invitation to volunteer with NAAFA.
NAAFA is a proud sponsor of the Queer Women of Color Film Festival
NAAFA is excited to show our support to QWOCMAP’s Queer Women of Color Film Festival. QWOCMAP’s Queer Women of Color Film Festival, their signature event, is hosted this weekend in San Francisco (June 10-12). The festival is FREE to attend (registration required). There is fat-friendly and accessible seating available. Be sure to check out the COVID safety procedures if you are planning to attend in person. The festival will also have an encore virtual screening. Join QWOCMAP’s mailing list for more info. NAAFA is a co-sponsor of Saturday night’s Centerpiece Screening, Hearts Aflutter. Hearts Aflutter features several short films, including fat protagonists on screen and fat filmmakers behind the camera. Additional info and registration at link in bio.
Media and Research Roundup - October 2021
For the latest information and research on fatness, check out the Media and Research Roundup. This issue features: debunking the science of the cause of fatness (or are they?), the real stats about COVID-19 risks to fat folx, Fat Studies focuses on fat activism and more!
Media and Research Roundup
For the latest information and research on fatness, check out the Media and Research Roundup. This issue features: A plus-size ballet dancer, fashion updates, a study on metabolism and energy during and after exercise, and insecticide ban and more!
Media and Research Roundup
For the latest information and research on fatness, check out the Media and Research Roundup. This issue features: IG recommending weight loss to teens, wheelchair assistance when flying, and more.
Media and Research Roundup
For the latest information and research on fatness, check out the Media and Research Roundup. This issue features: pandemic weight gain, an incident when medical researchers disagree, a profile of seven fat black social media influencers and bloggers, and more.
Media and Research Roundup
For the latest information and research on fatness, check out the Media and Research Roundup. This issue features: studies around weight loss surgery complications, discussion on the body positivity vs fat liberation, Lizzo’s statement that body positivity is leaving out black and brown folx, new regulations from the FAA and more.
Media and Research Roundup
For the latest information and research on fatness, check out the Media and Research Roundup. This issue features: studies around weight loss surgery complications, discussion on the body positive movement, NAAFA's FLARE (Fat Legal Advocacy, Rights & Education) Project provides a COVID-19 Vaccine Access , Fat Fact Sheet and more.
Media and Research Roundup
For the latest information and research on fatness, check out the Media and Research Roundup. This issue features: studies around weight loss surgery complications, discussion on the body positive movement, NAAFA's FLARE (Fat Legal Advocacy, Rights & Education) Project provides a COVID-19 Vaccine Access ,Fat Fact Sheet and more.