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.
New Tax Provision for Donors in 2026
New tax provisions will allow charitable donations to be deducted for more filers, including those using the standard deduction. Our Administrative Director, Darliene Howell, shares more info about these changes and explains why it motivates her to donate more to NAAFA.
Featured Video - Spring 2026
Our featured video is the much anticipated Part 2 in our series of interviews with Fat Con attendees from January in Seattle, WA. This one happens to feature our Executive Director, Tigress Osborn, and NAAFA donor, Lindsey Fowler, plus lots of other fabulous conference participants. NAAFA Board Member, Tamra Dozier-Garland asked each attendee how they’re practicing the conference theme of #FatDefiance and this is what they had to say.
Media & Research Roundup - Spring 2026
The Media & Research Roundup is a series of the latest in news and research affecting fat community. Compiled by Bill & Terri Weitze. This issue features an interview with the founder of Body Liberation for Public Health based in Oregon, information on workplace weight stigma, an article about schools including weight discrimination in anti-discrimination education, and more!
Anti-Racism Resources - Spring 2026
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 edition we invite you to join us in exploring resources about Organizations & Initiatives Fighting Anti-Blackness.