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Making a Difference

Photo of three fat women taking a selfie on the roof of a building, two White women and one Black woman; Source: Allgo-an app for plus size people via Unsplash

Compiled by Darliene Howell

March was National Women's History Month. Women have been essential in the history of changing our nation for the better. 2021 saw the largest number of women in Congress in U.S. history. However, women still comprise only 23.6% of the members. We have a long way to go.

Women and nonbinary persons act as advocates and activists in innumerable ways and they need to be recognized for their work and dedication. I wanted to take this opportunity to highlight a few of those leaders who are fat, activists and influencers who continue the charge to change our society. If you haven't done so, check them out!

Portrait of Darliene Howell, an older Caucasian woman with short white hair, wearing glasses.

Darliene Howell (she/her) - Administrative Director for NAAFA. Darliene has worked directly with NAAFA since her retirement in 2004; first as the recording secretary to the Board of Directors in 2007, then elected as the Chair of the Board and Administrative Director in 2015. She has been active in fat community 20+ years.