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.

Election 2024: Fat Resilience and Fat Resistance
Tigress Osborn Tigress Osborn

Election 2024: Fat Resilience and Fat Resistance

After this month’s elections, there are big changes coming in the American public’s priorities, capacity, and attention. There is a question that is directed at fat activists all the time – “Why should we focus on this when there are so many more urgent things to focus on?” Here, our Executive Director, Tigress Osborn, explains why fat rights must remain a priority.

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Anti-Racism Resources - November 2024
NAAFA Communications Committee NAAFA Communications Committee

Anti-Racism Resources - November 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 Indigenous Americans.

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Media & Research Roundup - November 2024
Terri and Bill Weitze Terri and Bill Weitze

Media & Research Roundup - November 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.

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NAAFA Chronicles #106
NAAFA Communications Committee NAAFA Communications Committee

NAAFA Chronicles #106

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.

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