NAAFA NEWSLETTER ARTICLES
The NAAFA Newsletter is our monthly electronic publication updating our community on NAAFA plans, programming, and other important news. The newsletter is edited and approved by the Board of Directors Communications Committee.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.