At NAAFA, we grapple with how much to talk to our community and to the media about Ozempic, as we do with many fat-related subjects. In this piece, NAAFA’s Executive Director, Tigress Osborn, shares thoughts on what we keep in mind when engaging with journalists about this subject and what reporters should be covering more of instead.

Each month, we feature educational resources in the NAAFA Newsletter to support our community in working to dismantle racism. Resources may include historical information, tools for personal reflection, or information about how to get involved and make change. Many of the resources we suggest will be introductory resources, and this information is never intended to be full coverage on the complex and nuanced topics that are chosen each month.

This month we invite you to join us in exploring resources about LGBTQIA+ Pride Month.

Last month was an exciting one for NAAFA’s fundraising efforts. Read our Board Chair’s report and thoughts on the Matching May fundraiser.

The Media & Research Roundup is a series of the latest in news and research effecting fat folx compiled by Bill & Terri Weitze.

CONTENT WARNING: Some articles featured in the Media & Research Roundup may refer to stigmatizing events or use stigmatizing language.

The NAAFA Chronicles are electronic versions of the NAAFA Newsletter from our earlier days and reflect a piece of fat acceptance/fat activist history.

CONTENT WARNING: Some articles featured in the NAAFA Chronicles may refer to stigmatizing events or use stigmatizing language.

Our Leader is a Time100 Health Leader, too! NAAFA Executive Director Tigress Osborn was selected this May for the first-ever Time100 Health list. Read her reflection on the significance of this recognition and what it shows about the work NAAFA still has cut out for us.

Each month, we feature educational resources in the NAAFA Newsletter to support our community in working to dismantle racism. Resources may include historical information, tools for personal reflection, or information about how to get involved and make change. Many of the resources we suggest will be introductory resources, and this information is never intended to be full coverage on the complex and nuanced topics that are chosen each month.

This month we invite you to join us in exploring resources about Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Hear from NAAFA’s Administrative Director, Darliene Howell, about the POD and how donors are impacting the work that NAAFA is doing.

The Media & Research Roundup is a series of the latest in news and research effecting fat folx compiled by Bill & Terri Weitze.

CONTENT WARNING: Some articles featured in the Media & Research Roundup may refer to stigmatizing events or use stigmatizing language.

The NAAFA Chronicles are electronic versions of the NAAFA Newsletter from our earlier days and reflect a piece of fat acceptance/fat activist history.

CONTENT WARNING: Some articles featured in the NAAFA Chronicles may refer to stigmatizing events or use stigmatizing language.

NAAFA Board member, Kat Redniss, shares why being a NAAFA monthly donor is important to her. Plus get a sneak peek of an upcoming special NAAFA donor challenge that will launch on May 1st!

Each month, we feature educational resources in the NAAFA Newsletter to support our community in working to dismantle racism. Resources may include historical information, tools for personal reflection, or information about how to get involved and make change. Many of the resources we suggest will be introductory resources, and this information is never intended to be full coverage on the complex and nuanced topics that are chosen each month.

This month we invite you to join us in exploring resources about Arab American Heritage Month.

For over 50 years, volunteers have made the work NAAFA does possible. We are thrilled to announce our new Volunteer Coordinator, Kristen Foos (she/her). Read more about Kristen and learn how you can volunteer, too!

NAAFA and The Campaign for Size Freedom are proud, co-founding members of Colorado Alliance for Size Equity and recently supported testimonies in favor of HB24-1285. Read more about this recent legislation and how it will protect students from weight-based bullying.

The Media & Research Roundup is a series of the latest in news and research effecting fat folx compiled by Bill & Terri Weitze.

CONTENT WARNING: Some articles featured in the Media & Research Roundup may refer to stigmatizing events or use stigmatizing language.

The NAAFA Chronicles are electronic versions of the NAAFA Newsletter from our earlier days and reflect a piece of fat acceptance/fat activist history.

CONTENT WARNING: Some articles featured in the NAAFA Chronicles may refer to stigmatizing events or use stigmatizing language.

The IMPACT Conference is the largest annual student activist conference in the USA. Last year, Team NAAFA sponsored the first-ever fat liberation workshop in the conference’s history. This year, we returned for their 40th Anniversary Con at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas to meet new students and deepen our impact!

Each month, we feature educational resources in the NAAFA Newsletter to support our community in working to dismantle racism. Resources may include historical information, tools for personal reflection, or information about how to get involved and make change. Many of the resources we suggest will be introductory resources, and this information is never intended to be full coverage on the complex and nuanced topics that are chosen each month.

This month we invite you to join us in exploring resources about Women’s History Month.

The Media & Research Roundup is a series of the latest in news and research effecting fat folx compiled by Bill & Terri Weitze.

CONTENT WARNING: Some articles featured in the Media & Research Roundup may refer to stigmatizing events or use stigmatizing language.

The NAAFA Chronicles are electronic versions of the NAAFA Newsletter from our earlier days and reflect a piece of fat acceptance/fat activist history.

CONTENT WARNING: Some articles featured in the NAAFA Chronicles may refer to stigmatizing events or use stigmatizing language.