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.
Media & Research Roundup - December 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 #95
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.
From All-In to AdColor - Meet our Google Ally Melú Lopéz
Last year, NAAFA and Google partnered to create All-In Plus Size Guidelines, a first-of-its kind project to help authentically represent plus-size people in marketing. This year, Google executive Melina “Melú” Lopez was nominated for AdColor’s Innovator Award. Read more about how Melú continues to work with NAAFA and fat activists to support fat rights and fat liberation.
Anti-Racism Resources - November 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 anti-Semitism and Islamophobia.
As we wrap up a banner year, it's time to Fund Fat!
As we come to the end of year, it's a good moment to take stock of what we have achieved. The movement for fat liberation is growing and gaining momentum. Read more on what NAAFA and our allies have accomplished in 2023.
Media & Research Roundup - November 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 #94
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.
Building Our Best Board
Just a few years ago, NAAFA was run by only three volunteer board members, and we weren’t sure what the future held. Today, we have a full-time Executive Director who works alongside a diverse group of impressive board members and other skilled leaders. We can’t wait to see what this year’s board search will lead to!
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.