NAAFA Chronicles #103

Written By NAAFA Communications Committee

Image Description: A snapshot of part of the front page of the June 1989 NAAFA Newsletter.

As part of our monthly NAAFA Chronicles feature, enjoy NAAFA's 103rd newsletter from June 1989.

CW: Use of language that may be triggering

The NAAFA Chronicles reflect a piece of fat acceptance/fat activist history. In the June 1989 issue you will find: a special photo edition featuring pictures of NAAFA members at various events including the NAAFA fashion show, an article about fat people in the workforce, information about the 1989 NAAFA Convention, and more!

For more, check out naafa.org/chronicles

Other Articles from the August 2024 Newsletter

 
Featured
NAAFA Tells Southwest: Keep the Skies Fat-Friendly and Accessible!
NAAFA Tells Southwest: Keep the Skies Fat-Friendly and Accessible!

Southwest Airlines announced last month that they will eliminate their open seating procedures and make changes to their planes. NAAFA has launched a campaign to urge Southwest to prioritize accessibility for fat and disabled passengers as they integrate these and any other changes. Our Executive Director, Tigress Osborn, discusses fat community concerns about Southwests’ plans.

Read more →
Anti-Racism Resources - August 2024
Anti-Racism Resources - August 2024

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 The Intersection of Racism and Anti-Fatness.

Read more →
Meet Our 2024 Scholarship Winners!
Meet Our 2024 Scholarship Winners!

NAAFA is happy to have offered the Dr. Paul Ernsberger Research Scholarship again this year. After receiving several applications, we are delighted to announce three winners each receiving a $2,500.00 scholarship. Read more about the scholarship winners here.

Read more →
Get a Sticker, Send a Message
Get a Sticker, Send a Message

Fat lib swag is not just fun, it's a tool for connection and building a bigger movement. NAAFA’s Board Chair shares why she is SO EXCITED that NAAFA is able to offer these adorable stickers during the month of August.

Read more →
Remembering Lynn McAfee
Remembering Lynn McAfee

The NAAFA Board of Directors is sad to announce the passing of Lynn McAfee, aka Lynn Mabel-Lois, on August 7th. Lynn was a co-founder of the Fat Underground, then a member of the NAAFA Board, then a co-founder of the Council on Size and Weight Discrimination. Read more to learn how you can join us in celebrating her memory.

Read more →
Media & Research Roundup - August 2024
Media & Research Roundup - August 2024

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

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

Read more →
NAAFA Chronicles #103
NAAFA Chronicles #103

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.

Read more →
 
Click here to receive the NAAFA Newsletter and special notices via email!
NAAFA Communications Committee
Previous

Media & Research Roundup - August 2024
Next

Traveling Fat and Disabled