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 - June 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 LGBTQIA+ Pride Month.
NAAFA POD Launches and Welcomes 100+ New Passionate Ongoing Donors!
Last month was an exciting one for NAAFA’s fundraising efforts. Read our Board Chair’s report and thoughts on the Matching May fundraiser.
Media & Research Roundup - June 2024
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 #101
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.
On Being Named to Time’s Inaugural Health100 List
Our Leader is a Time100 Health Leader, too! NAAFA Executive Director Tigress Osborn was selected this May for the first-ever Time100 Health list. Read her reflection on the significance of this recognition and what it shows about the work NAAFA still has cut out for us.
Anti-Racism Resources - May 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 Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Join the NAAFA POD of Passionate Ongoing Donors!
Hear from NAAFA’s Administrative Director, Darliene Howell, about the POD and how donors are impacting the work that NAAFA is doing.
Media & Research Roundup - May 2024
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 #100
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.
Why Monthly Matters
NAAFA Board member, Kat Redniss, shares why being a NAAFA monthly donor is important to her. Plus get a sneak peek of an upcoming special NAAFA donor challenge that will launch on May 1st!
Anti-Racism Resources - April 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 Arab American Heritage Month.
Meet NAAFA's New Volunteer Coordinator
For over 50 years, volunteers have made the work NAAFA does possible. We are thrilled to announce our new Volunteer Coordinator, Kristen Foos (she/her). Read more about Kristen and learn how you can volunteer, too!
Legislative Victory in Colorado
NAAFA and The Campaign for Size Freedom are proud, co-founding members of Colorado Alliance for Size Equity and recently supported testimonies in favor of HB24-1285. Read more about this recent legislation and how it will protect students from weight-based bullying.
Media & Research Roundup - April 2024
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 #99
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.
Another Year of Impact at the IMPACT Conference
The IMPACT Conference is the largest annual student activist conference in the USA. Last year, Team NAAFA sponsored the first-ever fat liberation workshop in the conference’s history. This year, we returned for their 40th Anniversary Con at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas to meet new students and deepen our impact!
Anti-Racism Resources - March 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 Women’s History Month.
Media & Research Roundup - March 2024
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 #98
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.
Who is Actually Advocating for Fat People’s Health?
Patients’ Bill of Rights documents were created in the 1970’s to help healthcare clients better understand what they could and should expect from ethical caregivers. Since then, many organizations and advocates–including NAAFA– have created Healthcare Bill of Rights documents focused on the needs of particular communities or demographic groups. The new Ob*sity Bill of Rights claims to aim for better care for higher weight people, but what’s behind this push? NAAFA Executive Director Tigress Osborn revisits NAAFA’s Healthcare Bill of Rights and considers why the “obesity care” industry is forwarding a new patients’ rights narrative.