Fat Liberation Month Kick-off Party - Minneapolis
Friday, August 1, 2025
5:00-7:00pm at Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities
3110 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411-1632
Welcome to the 5th Annual Fat Liberation Month!
This year, we’re kicking things off with our first-ever IN PERSON celebration!
Please join us in Minneapolis on August 1st for a joyful gathering to honor the local activists and leaders who made Minneapolis the 9th city in the US to outlaw size discrimination. Their new law goes into effect on the first day of Fat Liberation Month, and if that’s not a reason to party, we don’t know what is!
Emcee extraordinaire Kiki Joy (she/her) will join our executive director, Tigress Osborn (she/her), and other special guests. Local fave DJ Darling Nicque (they/she) will provide the tunes, so come ready to dance! There will be door prizes and other treats.
Please plan to wear a mask (KN94 masks provided). See you there!
This event is co-sponsored by Cake Plus Size Boutique and Authentically Fat.
GUEST BIOS:
[Accessibility Description (provided by guest): A fat black woman, bald head, beat face, juicy lips, pink jellyfish earrings.]
Kiki Joy (she/her) is a powerhouse vocalist, magnetic host, and campy drag king who sings from the soul and brings the drama—in the best way. Based in Minneapolis, they blend old-school charm with new-school fire, captivating audiences with their rich voice, theatrical flair, and bold authenticity. Whether singing live, lip-syncing in drag, or commanding a crowd as an MC, Kiki delivers unforgettable performances full of heart, humor, and sparkle.
A proud thick diva, Kiki serves looks and vocals with equal passion. They’re a lover of music, musicals, shows, and expressive fashion—and they believe that joy, pleasure, and fabulousness are forms of resistance. A romantic at heart, Kiki is full of love, deeply present, and always listening. Their hugs are the stuff of legend—known to break through even the heaviest depression with warmth and care.
Offstage, Kiki is deeply committed to community. They’ve served on the Columbia Heights Pride board, worked in after-school programs uplifting queer youth, and regularly volunteer their time—whether serving on panels at Convergence, helping at local events, or singing the Black National Anthem at the Columbia Heights City Council meeting each year during Juneteenth.
Whether crooning a soulful ballad, hosting a show, or holding space in silence, Kiki Joy moves through the world with purpose, passion, and unapologetic magic. Follow her on Instagram @lovekikijoy and on Facebook and TikTok as Kiki Latham.
[Accessibility Description (provided by guest): A headshot of DJ Darling Nicque, a fat Black non-binary Femme with light-brown skin, face piercings, and dark kinky straight hair. They are wearing a teal cotton t-shirt with DJ headphones on their head.]
DJ Darling Nicque (they/she) is a community-rooted sound curator and dancefloor doula based in the Twin Cities. With deep roots in movement work and a devotion to collective joy, Nicque creates sets that aren’t just for dancing—but for remembering, reconnecting, and reclaiming.
Their sound is femme-forward, and unapologetically Black. Whether it’s a warehouse party, block event, or fundraiser, Darling Nicque brings the kind of set that reminds you you’re not alone—that you’re held, seen, and free to take up space.
Every mix is an offering. Every beat is a love note to the communities that raised them. For Nicque, joy is revolutionary —and the dance floor is where we practice freedom. Follow them @Darling_Nicque.
[Accessibility Description: Logo for CAKE Plus-Size Resale]
Cake Plus-Size is a fat-positive resale boutique in Minneapolis, MN. Focused on fostering a shop space and local community centered on radical self love and size-acceptance, Cake owner Cat Polvida is dedicated to making plus-size fashion more accessible and affordable. Cake also sponsors local fat-positive events, including their popular Fat Splash pool parties (next up, August 2). Learn more at cakeplussize.com or @cakeplussize.
[Accessibility Description: Logo for Authentically Fat]
Authentically Fat centers the fat experience and uplifts fat voices through education, peer-validation and community building. They are best known for The Fat Narrative Project, their acclaimed Twin Cities storytelling event (next up, September 17). The Fat Narrative Project gives fat people have a platform to be heard and to be celebrated. All sizes can come and support Authentically Fat's vision of a culture where fat people are their most authentic selves, take up the space they need, and live confident lives. Learn more at authenticallyfat.com or @authenitcallyfat.
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