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.
Anti-Racism Resources - October 2023
Each month, we will be featuring educational resources on the NAAFA Community Voices Blog. Some resources will be historic information about systemic racism. Others will be resources on doing the internal work of understanding ourselves and how we play a part in that system.
This month we're talking about decolonization.
Media & Research Roundup - October 2023
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.
NAAFA Chronicles #93
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.
Searching for Fat Bodies: NAAFA’s Partnership with Pinterest
Pinterest aims to be “the friendliest corner of the internet,” and they became much friendlier to fat folks when they banned diet ads from their platform. Now, they’ve taken fat friendliest to a new level with their inclusive search AI, which ensures that searches for women’s fashion include results showing a wide variety of bodies. Learn more about NAAFA’s partnership with Pinterest on this exciting work!
Anti-Racism Resources - September 2023
Each month, we will be featuring educational resources on the NAAFA Community Voices Blog. Some resources will be historic information about systemic racism. Others will be resources on doing the internal work of understanding ourselves and how we play a part in that system.
This month we're talking about Latinx Heritage Month.
A Fat-tastic Fat Liberation Month
We accomplished so much during Fat Liberation Month 2023! Look back with us on all the exciting events and milestones from last month.
Media & Research Roundup - September 2023
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.
NAAFA Chronicles #92
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.
Re-Introducing our FLM Artist - Bats is Back!
We commissioned artist/illustrator Bats Langley to create the Fat Liberation Month logo last year. This year, he’s back again with special artwork to celebrate FLM 2023. Learn more about Bats and what inspired this year’s images.
Anti-Racism Resources - August 2023
Each month, we will be featuring educational resources on the NAAFA Community Voices Blog. Some resources will be historic information about systemic racism. Others will be resources on doing the internal work of understanding ourselves and how we play a part in that system.
This month we're talking about Fat Liberation Month.
Media & Research Roundup - August 2023
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.
2023 Dr. Paul Ernsberger Research Scholarship Winners
NAAFA is delighted to introduce our 2023 Dr. Paul Ernsberger Research Scholarship winners! Three scholarships were awarded to aid students in achieving their academic goals around research studies relative to fat community.
How Facebook Fundraisers Make an Impact at NAAFA
Wondering why we do so much fundraising on Facebook and Instagram? When you give to NAAFA via Meta (Facebook or Instagram) the processing fees are waived so your donation goes even farther! Read more on how to support our work by giving through Meta or by hosting your own fundraising for us!
NAAFA Chronicles #91
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 at the 9th Annual Weight Stigma Conference
The 9th Annual International Weight Stigma Conference was held in Denver, Colorado and online on June 28-29, 2023. NAAFA is a long-time conference supporter, and this year we sent a delegation of five people to the first-ever US-based edition of the conference. Read about the experience here.
Anti-Racism Resources - July 2023
Each month, we will be featuring educational resources on the NAAFA Community Voices Blog. Some resources will be historic information about systemic racism. Others will be resources on doing the internal work of understanding ourselves and how we play a part in that system.
This month we're talking about Disability Pride Month.
NAAFA Chronicles #90
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.
Media & Research Roundup - July 2023
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.
Celebrating #SizeFreedom in New York City
On May 26, 2023 New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed bill 209-A into law, making height and weight discrimination illegal in New York City in the areas of housing, employment, and public accommodation. NAAFA friends and supporters, including bill sponsor Council Member Shaun Abreu, gathered in NYC in celebration of the bill’s passage.
Then, NAAFA Chair Tigress Oborn joined author/podcaster Aubrey Gordon at the Tribeca Film Festival for the debut of Your Fat Friend and for Celebrating Fat Victories, a Sunday afternoon dialogue between Tigress and Aubrey about the film, NYC’s new law, and developments across the fatosphere.
Anti-Racism Resources - June 2023
Each month, we will be featuring educational resources on the NAAFA Community Voices Blog. Some resources will be historic information about systemic racism. Others will be resources on doing the internal work of understanding ourselves and how we play a part in that system.
This month we're talking about LGBTQ Pride Month.