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Friday, July 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 1 hour

Whether you’re brand new to fat liberation or a seasoned advocate who wants to connect with local community, join us Friday evening, July 10th at 7pm at Quirky Books in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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In- Person Events

Virtual Events

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Fat Fridays Virtual Social Club - July 2026

Friday, July 24, 2026 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours

The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for people who identify as fat. (Ages 18+)

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Superfat Chat with Angel Austin & Amanda Evans

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 1:00pm PT - 90 minutes

Superfat Chat is a virtual affinity meet-up for adults who are living at the largest end of the size spectrum. This includes those who identify as supersize, superfat, and infinifat.

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Past Events

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NAAFA’s Virtual Pride Party

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 2:00pm PT - 90 minutes

Join NAAFA in celebrating LGBT2QIA+ Pride! This is an affinity space for fat LGBT2QIA+ people only.

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Fat Fridays Virtual Social Club - June 2026

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours

The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for people who identify as fat. (Ages 18+)

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Superfat Chat with Angel Austin & Amanda Evans

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 1:00pm PT - 90 minutes

Superfat Chat is a virtual affinity meet-up for adults who are living at the largest end of the size spectrum. This includes those who identify as supersize, superfat, and infinifat.

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Remembering Bill: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Bill Fabrey

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 12:30pm PT - 60 minutes

Join us to celebrate the life and legacy of NAAFA Founder, Bill Fabrey.

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Fat Fridays Virtual Social Club - May 2026

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours

The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for people who identify as fat. (Ages 18+)

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Fat Fridays Virtual Social Club - April 2026

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours

The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for people who identify as fat. (Ages 18+)

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Superfat Chat with Angel Austin & Amanda Evans

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm PT - 90 minutes

Superfat Chat is a virtual affinity meet-up for adults who are living at the largest end of the size spectrum. This includes those who identify as supersize, superfat, and infinifat.

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NAAFA's No Kings Day Fat Lib Follow-Up

Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 2:00pm PT - 60 minutes

NAAFA’s mission is to end size discrimination, and our vision is a world where all people are free. Whether you participate in No Kings Day or not, we invite you to join us the next day (March 29) to meet with other fat and fat-positive people. Together, we will think collectively about hope, information, and action plans for what comes next in being resistant and resilient to tyranny in the US and globally.

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Fat Fridays Virtual Social Club - March 2026

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours

The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for people who identify as fat. (Ages 18+)

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Fat Fridays Virtual Social Club - February 2026

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours

The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for people who identify as fat. (Ages 18+)

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Superfat Chat with Angel Austin & Amanda Evans

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00am PT - 90 minutes

Superfat Chat is a virtual affinity meet-up for adults who are living at the largest end of the size spectrum. This includes those who identify as supersize, superfat, and infinifat.

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Fat Fridays Virtual Social Club - January 2026

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours

The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for people who identify as fat. (Ages 18+)

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Fat Con Live 2026

January 16-18, 2026

NAAFA is excited to announce that we are co-sponsoring FatCon Live! Registration is now open!

FatCon is a 3-day convention centered around celebrating fat humans, fat bodies, and fat lives. The conference is celebrating its third in-person event in Seattle this January 16-18. FatCon Live brings the experience online, with keynotes and invited speakers, workshops and panels, the FatCon Fashion Show, and more!

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Breaking The Frame: A Generative Writing Workshop

Final workshop on Wednesday 5/20

Monthly on Wednesday, January-May

3:00-4:00pm PT

What happens when we step beyond what contains us?
In Breaking The Frame, writers are invited to shatter boundaries—creative, personal, or inherited—and explore what exists outside the edges of what we know. Through guided prompts, reflection, and community writing time, we’ll explore poems that challenge confinement and write about our bodies as both frame and freedom.

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NAAFA’s Noon Year's Eve Virtual Party

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 12:00pm PT - 90 minutes

Want the fun of a New Year’s Eve themed party from the comfort of your own home without having to stay up late? We got you! Welcome to NOON Year’s Eve, a midday way to wrap 2025 and envision a fat-tastic 2026! Come spend an hour in fat-positive joyful community space as we finish our Fund Fat campaign, reflect on 2025, and fortify ourselves against January’s diet culture onslaught. This virtual event features the NAAFA brunch crew you know and love, plus special guests, Nicholas David from The Voice, Burlesquer Mone’t Ha-Sidi, and DJ Saucye!

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Fat Fridays Virtual Social Club - December 2025

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours

The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for people who identify as fat. (Ages 18+)

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Fat Fridays Virtual Social Club - November 2025

Friday, November 28, 2025 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours

The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for people who identify as fat. (Ages 18+)

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Campaign for Size Freedom Worcester Hangouts

Sunday, November 23, 2025

2-3pm - Mix and Mingle at the Thicket

3-5pm - Hangout at nearby coffee shop (register for address)

Join the Campaign for Size Freedom in Worcester, MA this weekend as we build support for Tuesday’s hearing on Massachusetts’ size discrimination bill! First up, NAAFA’s Executive Director will be at The Thicket from 2-3pm for an informal mix and mingle with shoppers. Then from 3-5pm, fat people and friends of fats are invited to a community hangout at a nearby coffee shop.

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Testimony Prep with BBB via Zoom

Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 1 hour

Massachusetts bill S.1249/H.1919 Prohibiting Body Size Discrimination will be heard next week in the Joint Judiciary Committee. Planning to testify? Not sure if your story is right for testimony? Join Bigger Bodies Boston and NAAFA for an inspirational and informative virtual session to ask questions and prep your remarks.

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NAAFA Community Connect - Boston

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 1 hour

Whether you’re brand new to fat liberation or a seasoned advocate who wants to connect with local community, join us Thursday evening, November 20th at 7pm at the George Sherman Student Union, Boston University.

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Fat Fridays Virtual Social Club - October 2025

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours

The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for people who identify as fat. (Ages 18+)

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Fat Joy Event - Campbell, CA

Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 12:00pm

Join NAAFA’s Executive Director, Tigress Osborn, on Sunday, 10/19 from 12-4pm at the first Fat Joy Event hosted by Big Sexy Chat Podcast! There will be vendors, snacks, learning, and lots of fat joy!

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NAAFA Community Connect - New Haven, CT

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 1 hour

Whether you’re brand new to fat liberation or a seasoned advocate who wants to connect with local community, join us for a dialogue with Fat Babes Connecticut founder Megan Pitchard. After the event, @fatbabesCT is organizing a local lunch.

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NAAFA Community Connect - Providence, RI

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 1 hour

Whether you’re brand new to fat liberation or a seasoned advocate who wants to connect with local community, join us for a dialogue with renowned weight neutral healthcare advocate Krista Handfield. Stay after to hang out with local rad community members and learn more about @thewomxnsprojecthq and @fatbabesri.

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Fat Fridays Virtual Social Club - September 2025

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours

The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for people who identify as fat. (Ages 18+)

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Fat Liberation Month Wrap Party & Virtual Auction Finale

Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 4:00pm PT - 1 hour

Our 5th Fat Liberation Month has been full of friendship and fun, support and solidarity, and caring community. What better way to wrap up the summer than with one big virtual party that includes all of those things and more! Host Ronald Young Jr (@ohitsbigron) will emcee a fun hour including performances by songstrix Rawiyah Tariq, special appearances by some of our auction donors, and interactive activities.

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5th Annual Fat Liberation Month Trivia Challenge with Quizmaster Pat

Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 12:00pm PT - 90 minutes

A Fat Liberation Month classic is back! Join us for a fun-filled hour of fat trivia hosted by Quizmaster Pat. Whether you're a trivia pro or this is your first online trivia challenge ever, all levels of experience are welcome!

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Writing Towards Fat Joy with Sophia Apostol

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 4:00pm PT - 2 hours

Living as a fat person in today’s world comes with huge challenges, and connecting to joy, pleasure, and fat positivity can feel impossible. In this cozy, creative writing workshop, we’ll use guided writing prompts to explore, claim, and celebrate fat joy. There will be voluntary opportunities to share what you write, but no pressure to do so. No writing experience needed.

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Fat Fridays Virtual Social Club - August 2025

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours

The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for people who identify as fat. (Ages 18+)

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Tigress Osborn & Dr. Jonathan P. Higgins at Books Inc. Alameda

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 5:30pm

To celebrate Fat Liberation Month Books Inc. Alameda is proud to present Tigress Osborn the Executive Director of NAAFA, and co-author of the book, Weight and Wisdom. Joining Tigress in conversation is Dr. Jonathan P. Higgins author of Black, Fat, Femme.

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Superfat Chat with Unique Gibson & Amanda Evans

Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 4:00pm PT - 90 minutes

Note: This is an affinity event only for people who identify as superfat/infinifat/supersize.

Calling all superfat, infinifat, supersize folks! Let's gather and hold space for all of us here at the largest end of the fat spectrum, whatever we call ourselves. There will be time for chatting about those very labels, a game, and more.

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Hot Fat Summer - Virtual Pool Party with Aubrey Gordon and Jeanie Finlay

Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 1:00pm PT

It's Hot Fat Summer! ☀️ Join us for a “virtual pool party” (live Q&A) with bestselling author, activist and star of Your Fat Friend; Aubrey Gordon and award-winning filmmaker Jeanie Finlay where we’ll talk about visibility, community and what it means to take up space in the world right now.

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Fat, Sexy & Free: Reclaiming Pleasure, Power & Play in Our Bodies with Luna Matatas

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 5:30pm PT - 1 hour

Please note: this workshop is for people who are 18 years of age or older.

Fat folks deserve expansive, erotic, liberated pleasure—on our terms. In this one-hour, no-shame, all-pleasure workshop, Sex and Pleasure Educator Luna Matatas (she/her) leads a bold, body-liberating class for anyone ready to bust beauty myths, reclaim their gaze, and reconnect with the power of their eroticism.

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Fat Liberation Chair Movement Class with Christine Walker-McSpadden

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:00am PT - 1 hour

Join Christine Walker-McSpadden (they/them) in moving our bodies joyfully! Spend some time getting to know Christine, then move along with them from your favorite chair. Learn to increase your strength and flexibility, and just plain have fun being embodied - wherever you are on the ability spectrum!

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The Fat Spotlight with Jay Salazar

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 10:00am PT - 1 hour

The Fat Spotlight is the NAAFA’s new interview series. Hosted by Tigress Osborn (she/her) and recorded with a live audience on Zoom, each episode will also be available on numerous podcast apps. In episode one, Tigress talks to educator and content creator Jay Salazar (he/him) about his journey from diet culture champion to fat liberationist. We’ll also talk about body positivity for men, the intersection of neurodivergence and disordered eating, surviving TikTok trolls, and maintaining self-esteem as a middle school teacher while being roasted by your students.

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Easy Magick for Fat Liberation

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 1:00pm PT - 1 hour

Inspired by the 5th annual Fat Liberation Month, Bree will share the numerology of the 5 and how to easily incorporate its feedback into our everyday lives with magical intention. The group will experience a community belly breathing ritual to manifest our goals for fat liberation and more.

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Fat Liberation Month Kick-off Party - Minneapolis

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 5:00pm - 2 hours

Join us 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!!

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"Liberation Stories" Book Tour: Oakland Stop

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 6:30pm

Stop by and meet NAAFA’s Board Chair, Amanda Cooper, at the Durham stop of the Liberation Stories book tour!

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Fat Fridays Virtual Social Club - July 2025

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours

The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for people who identify as fat. (Ages 18+)

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NAAFA Community Connect - Austin

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 90 minutes

Whether you already know NAAFA or you’re brand new to our work, come learn more about what NAAFA’s up to, hear from Tigress and Jeff about fat travel and Jeff's thoughts about fat representation on TV, and make new fat and fat-positive friends!

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"Liberation Stories" Book Tour: Durham Stop

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:30pm

Stop by and meet NAAFA’s Executive Director, Tigress Osborn, at the Durham stop of the Liberation Stories book tour!

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NAAFA Community Connect - Durham

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 60 minutes

Whether you already know NAAFA or you’re brand new to our work, come learn more about what NAAFA’s up to, see Tigress in dialogue with long-time fat community leader Ifasina, and make new fat and fat-positive friends!

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NAAFA’s Virtual Fat Brunch featuring Drag Story Hour

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 11:00am PT - 60 minutes

Join NAAFA’s Virtual Brunch Team for our 4th Annual Summer Brunch featuring Drag Story Hour performers! You bring your favorite brunch snacks and drinks. We’ll bring good times with a joyful hour of activities and performances.

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Fat Fridays Virtual Social Club - June 2025

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours

The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for people who identify as fat. (Ages 18+)

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NAAFA Celebrates LGBT2QIA+ Pride!

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours

Join NAAFA in celebrating LGBT2QIA+ Pride! This is an affiinity space for fat LGBTQIA+ people only.

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Fat Fridays Virtual Social Club - May 2025

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours

The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for people who identify as fat. (Ages 18+)

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NAAFA Community Connect - Philadelphia

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:30am ET - 90 minutes

Whether you already know NAAFA or you’re brand new, come meet Tigress, make new fat and fat-positive friends, and learn more about what NAAFA’s up to.

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Fat Fridays Virtual Social Club - April 2025

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours

The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for people who identify as fat. (Ages 18+)

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO AND TO REGISTER!

Fat Fridays Virtual Social Club - March 2025

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours

The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for people who identify as fat. (Ages 18+)

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Fat Fridays Virtual Social Club - February 2025

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours

The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for people who identify as fat. (Ages 18+)

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Fat Fridays Virtual Social Club - January 2025

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours

The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for people who identify as fat. (Ages 18+)

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Fat Fridays Virtual Social Club - December 2024

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours

The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for people who identify as fat. (Ages 18+)

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Ahead of the Curve: Plus Size Resale Entrepreneurs

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4pm PT - 60 minutes

Thrift stores dedicated to fat folks have not only made accessibility to resale/vintage clothing easier, but have also become safe spaces for fat folks to find community, inclusion, and most importantly, fat liberation.

In this episode of Ahead of the Curve, host Marcy Cruz (she/her) will chat with Alexis Krase (she/her) of Plus BKLYN and Cat Polivoda (she/her) of Cake Plus Size Resale about their own experiences as fat thrift store owners who have built communities within their businesses.

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NAAFA’s Winter Virtual Brunch hosted by Matt Simko

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am PT - 60 minutes

It’s time for the 3rd Annual NAAFA Winter Virtual Brunch! Join us on Saturday, December 14th for an interactive Winter brunch-themed event filled with music, food, and fun! You bring your favorite brunch snacks and drinks. We’ll bring good times with a joyful hour of activities and performances.

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Fat Fridays Virtual Social Club - November 2024

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours

The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for people who identify as fat. (Ages 18+)

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NAAFA Presents Fat Community Storytime Halloween Edition with Bats Langley

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 5pm PT - 60 minutes

Join us for our second edition of #FatCommunityStorytime with popular illustrator Bats Langley (he/him). Many of you already know Bats as the artist who has created our #FatLiberationMonth artwork for the last three years, but did you know that kids all over the world know Bats’ little monster friend Groggle? The School Library Journal says this about Groggle’s Monster Halloween: “More fun than fright, this story’s lively rhyming text and bold illustrations make it a good choice to read aloud to a group.” We couldn’t agree more! Come have some Halloween fun with Bats and NAAFA friends!

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Fat Fridays Virtual Social Club - October 2024

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours

The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for people who identify as fat. (Ages 18+)

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NAAFA Presents Fat Community Storytime with Hannah Moushabeck

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10am PT - 60 minutes

More info coming soon!

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"To Be Seen" - A Generative Writing Workshop Series

Second Wednesday of Each Month, October 2024 - February 2025 (10/9/24, 11/13/24, 12/11/24, 1/8/25, 2/12/25)

3:00-4:00pm PT

"To Be Seen" is more than just a workshop—it's a fat community where your voice truly matters. Facilitated by Vanessa Chica Ferreira (she/her), this generative writing space invites participants to explore a variety of prompts, poetry, and photographs, guiding you to create original pieces that reflect your unique perspectives and explore the experience of living in a larger body.

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Fat Fridays Virtual Social Club - September 2024

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours

The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for folx who identify as fat. (Ages 18+)

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NAAFA Webinar Series: Fat Representation in Middle Grade Lit with Alex Gino

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 5pm PT - 60 minutes

In this episode of the NAAFA Webinar Series, host Tigress Osborn (she/her) is joined by acclaimed kid lit author Alex Gino (they/them) to discuss fat representation in books for middle grade readers. We will also discuss Alex's author origin story, how appearance and identity impact authors as they build their careers, and the importance of libraries and librarians for young readers. In honor of Banned Books Week (September 22-28), we'll also talk about what it's like to be among the most banned authors in the USA today.

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NAAFA Webinar Series: Fat Talk & Burnt Toast with Virginia Sole-Smith

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 9am PT - 60 minutes

In this episode of the NAAFA Webinar Series, host Tigress Osborn (she/her) is joined by New York Times bestselling author and podcaster Virginia Sole-Smith (she/her) to talk about diet culture, size-inclusive journalism, and how we can all support kids and protect them from body shame, whether we’re parents or not.

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4th Annual Fat Liberation Month Trivia Challenge with Quizmaster Pat

Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 10:00am PT - 2 hours

Join us for NAAFA’s 4th Annual Fat Liberation Month Trivia Game. This event will be hosted by Quizmaster Pat, a fat activist, former Jeopardy contestant, and trivia geek extraordinaire! Whether you're a trivia pro or this is your first online trivia challenge ever, all levels of experience are welcome!

Think you don't know enough trivia to play? If you've been attending our events and following our social media posts this month, you've heard a lot of these facts along the way!

Just want to watch the fun? We’re happy to have you come and hang out even if you’re not going to play, but you’ll have to join us live because this event is not recorded for YouTube.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO AND TO REGISTER!

Easy Magick for Fat Liberation with Bree

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 2:00pm PT - 60 minutes

Inspired by the 4th annual Fat Liberation Month, Bree will share how to easily incorporate the 4 elements in our everyday lives with magical intention. Earth, air, water, and fire are super accessible and powerful elements that can be utilized on a daily basis to manifest our goals for fat liberation and more. The group will then collaborate on a candle spell, as candles are a simple tool that represents all 4 elements. With the remaining time, Bree will offer one-card tarot readings to anyone who would like one.

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Fat Fridays Virtual Social Club - August 2024

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours

The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for folx who identify as fat. (Ages 18+)

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Fat Lib Partytime featuring Griefcat

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 5:30pm PT - 60 minutes

Annie Nardolilli and Louisa Hall, the masterminds behind Griefcat, are a duo that you can’t easily categorize or file into a neat little genre. They are mutually perpetuating forces in matching outfits who together create beautifully blended harmonies and brilliant lyrics with an unpredictable twist. In this special Fat Liberation Month virtual event, Griefcat will share favorite songs and stories of their adventures on the internet and in the music industry as unapologetically fat performers.

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Fat Liberation Month Gen-Z Affinity Space

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 4:00pm PT - 60 minutes

If you're fat and Gen-Z, come hang out with us at the Gen-Z Affinity Space on hosted by @jordallenhall (Jordan Underwood - they/he) and @fatfabfeminist (Victoria Abraham - she/they). We'll be talking about social media, dating, and what it means to create fat community in your own life. We'll see you there!

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NAAFA Webinar Series: Fat Car Talk with Chaya M. Milchtein

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 10:00am PT - 60 minutes

In this episode of the NAAFA Webinar Series, host Tigress Osborn is joined by automotive educator and author Chaya M. Milchtein (she/her). We’ll discuss Chaya’s new book, Mechanic Shop Femme's Guide to Car Ownership, as well as specific tips for larger-bodied car shoppers, drivers, and passengers. We’ll also discuss life on the internet as a fat, queer creator.

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Fat Liberation Month Virtual Brunch featuring Drag Story Hour

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 11:00am PT - 60 minutes

Drag Story Hour was created to use the art of drag to read books to kids in libraries, schools, and bookstores, capturing the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and giving kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. This Fat Liberation Month, join NAAFA’s Virtual Brunch Team for our 3rd Annual Body Positive Storytime featuring Drag Story Hour. Hosted by Matt Simko (he/him), with brunch planning tips from Danielle G (she/her). This event will include breakout room time for virtual mingling.

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Ahead of the Curve: Marcy Cruz in Conversation with Bertha Pearl of Size Queen Clothing

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 4:00pm PT - 60 minutes

When visionary fashion designers create unique garments for fat people that not only fit our bodies, but fit our style and lives, they give us a way to express ourselves and to take up space in an area that's not always welcoming to us.

In this episode of Ahead of the Curve, host Marcy Cruz (she/her) will chat with one of those iconic visionaries, designer Bertha Pearl (she/her) of Size Queen Clothing. Bertha has been designing clothes for ALL sizes for decades and has merged her fat activism, love of fabric, and love of the dramatic to create bold, colorful, unique designs that aren't made to hide fat bodies. We’ll discuss how Bertha has built a reputation for designs that allow fat bodies to stand out in all their beauty and magic.

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NAAFA Webinar Series: Creating Community for Fat Women of Color with Ivy Felicia

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 11:00am PT - 60 minutes

In this episode of the NAAFA Webinar Series, host Tigress Osborn is joined by wellness coach and body image expert Ivy Felicia. Topics will include intersections of fat, gender, and race; cultural sensitivity in body image coaching; and why Ivy created the popular @FatWomenOfColor platform for social media. There will be time for audience Q&A at the end of the session. Please note: This educational event is not an affinity space. You do not need to identify as Fat or as a Woman of Color to attend.

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Fat Fridays Virtual Social Club - July 2024

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours

The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for folx who identify as fat. (Ages 18+)

Click here for more info and to register!

NAAFA Celebrates LGBT2QIA+ Pride!

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 3:00pm PT - 2 hours

Join NAAFA in celebrating LGBT2QIA+ Pride! This is an affiinity space for fat LGBTQIA+ folx only.

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Fat Fridays Virtual Social Club - June 2024

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours

The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for folx who identify as fat. (Ages 18+)

Click here for more info and to register!

Fat Fridays Virtual Social Club - May 2024

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours

The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for folx who identify as fat. (Ages 16+)

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NAAFA Webinar Series: Fat Lib & Food Justice with Patrilie Hernandez

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4pm PT - 60 minutes

In this episode of the NAAFA Webinar Series, host Tigress Osborn (she/her) is joined by food justice advocate and body liberation activist Patrilie Hernandez (they/she) to discuss perceptions and misperceptions of bigger bodies in health, nutrition, and public policy.

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Special NAAFA Fundraising Performance - May 9th in Brooklyn!

Thursday, May 9th at 8:00pm at The Brick in Brooklyn, NY

Geraldine Realigned, created by Cam Cronin & Billy McEnteen, will be playing at The Brick this May. A portion of proceeds from tickets sold for the Thursday 5/9, 8:00pm performance will be donated to NAAFA!

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NAAFA Webinar Series: Fat Friends Forever with Aubrey Gordon

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 3pm PT - 60 minutes

In this episode of the NAAFA Webinar Series, host Tigress Osborn (she/her) is joined by author Aubrey Gordon (she/her), co-host of the popular Maintenance Phase podcast.

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Fat Fridays Virtual Social Club - April 2024

Friday, April 26, 2024 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours

The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for folx who identify as fat. (Ages 16+)

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Fat Fridays Virtual Social Club - March 2024

Friday, March 22, 2024 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours

The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for folx who identify as fat. (Ages 16+)

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NAAFA Webinar Series: Rewriting the Story of Black Women's Bodies with Jessica Wilson, Ifasina Clear, Larri Parms-Ford, Shana McDavis-Conway, and Chef Fresh Roberson

Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 10am PT - 90 minutes

In honor of Black History Month, Women's History Month, and Eating Disorders Awareness Week, join us for an important discussion of how narratives about the bodies of Black women and those perceived as women have been shaped in our culture, how that impacts daily life, and how we can create new stories that accurately reflect the broad and diverse realities of Black folks. Jessica Wilson, MS, RD is the author of It's Always Been Ours: Rewriting the Story of Black Women's Bodies. She and host Tigress Osborn will be joined by four contributors to the book: Ifasina Clear, Larri Parms-Ford, Shana McDavis-Conway, and Chef Fresh Roberson.

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NAAFA Webinar Series: One Big Guy Takes on the World with Jeff Jenkins

Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 1pm PT - 60 minutes

In this episode of the NAAFA Webinar Series, host Tigress Osborn (she/her) is joined by travel journalist and TV personality Jeff Jenkins (he/him). Jeff is the star of Nat Geo’s popular show “Never Say Never,” which follows him as “a big chubby guy” traveling the world, learning from locals, and taking on adventure challenges that test his courage and teach him new lessons about the world and about himself. We’ll discuss influencer life, fame, representation, and more!

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Fat Fridays Virtual Social Club - February 2024

Friday, February 23, 2023 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours

The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for folx who identify as fat. (Ages 16+)

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Fat Fridays Virtual Social Club - January 2024

Friday, January 26, 2024 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours

The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for folx who identify as fat. (Ages 16+)

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NAAFA Webinar Series: Getting Big Laughs with Nikki Bailey and Chris Grace

Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 6pm PT - 60 minutes

In the first 2024 edition of the NAAFA Webinar Series, host Tigress Osborn is joined by actors/comedians Nikki Bailey and Chris Grace to discuss their work in the entertainment industry in front of the camera and behind the scenes. We’ll get serious about the intersections of race, gender, and body size, but these are two of the funniest people we know, so expect lots of laughs, too!

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Fat Fridays Virtual Social Club - December 2023

Friday, December 22, 2023 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours

The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for folx who identify as fat. (Ages 16+)

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NAAFA’s Winter Virtual Brunch

Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 11am PT - 60 minutes

Join NAAFA for an interactive Winter brunch-themed event filled with music, food, and fun! You bring your favorite brunch snacks and drinks. We’ll bring good times with a joyful hour of activities and performances.

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Massachusetts Posters and Pizza Get-Together with Bigger Bodies Boston

Monday, December 4, 2023 at 6:30pm ET - 90 minutes

The Campaign for Size Freedom is excited to support Bigger Bodies Boston in hosting an in-person posters and prep session for Massachusetts bill H.1705/S.1108 - An Act Prohibiting Body Size Discrimination.

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Massachusetts Size Freedom Testimony Prep hosted by Bigger Bodies Boston

Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 2pm ET - 2 hours

The Campaign for Size Freedom is excited to support Bigger Bodies Boston in hosting a virtual Testimony Prep Session for Massachusetts bill H.1705/S.1108 - An Act Prohibiting Body Size Discrimination.

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Fat Fridays Virtual Social Club - November 2023

Friday, November 24, 2023 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours

The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for folx who identify as fat. (Ages 16+)

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NAAFA Webinar Series with Little People of America

Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 5pm PT - 60 minutes

In this edition of the NAAFA Webinar Series, representatives from Little People of America will join us.

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The Unlearning Series - November 2023

Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 2:00pm PT - 1 hour

The Unlearning Series is a free virtual writing workshop led by Vanessa Chica Ferreira.

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NAAFA’s Fall Virtual Brunch

Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 11am PT - 60 minutes

Join NAAFA for an interactive Fall brunch-themed event filled with music, food, and fun! You bring your favorite brunch snacks and drinks. We’ll bring good times with a joyful hour of activities and performances.

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NAAFA Webinar Series: SuperSize Travel with Unique Gibson & Jae'lynn Chaney

Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 2pm PT - 60 minutes

In this edition of the NAAFA Webinar Series, Unique Gibson & Jae'lynn Chaney join us to discuss fat and superfat travel.

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Fat Fridays Virtual Social Club - October 2023

Friday, October 27, 2023 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours

The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for folx who identify as fat. (Ages 16+)

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NAAFA’s Virtual Scary-Oke Party - Hosted by Jen Sing Karaoke

Friday, October 13, 2023 at 6pm PT - 2 hours

Come sing, howl, and scream with fat community!

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The Unlearning Series - October 2023

Sunday, October 8 2023 at 2:00pm PT - 1 hour

The Unlearning Series is a free virtual writing workshop led by Vanessa Chica Ferreira.

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NAAFA Webinar Series 2023: Corazón y Más - Poetry and Inspiration for Fat Liberation and More

Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 10am PT - 60 minutes

In this edition of the NAAFA Webinar Series, Yesika Salgado will join us to discuss, fa, family, identity, and more!

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NAAFA Webinar Series: Your Body's Best Cheerleader - Art & Storytelling with Kathy the Crafty Chica

Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 10am PT - 60 minutes

In this edition of the NAAFA Webinar Series, Kathy Cano-Murillo will join us.

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Fat Fridays Virtual Social Club - September 2023

Friday, September 22, 2023 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours

The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for folx who identify as fat. (Ages 16+)

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Fat Liberation Month Virtual Fat & Happy Hour hosted by Malcolm

Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 5:30pm PT - 60 minutes

Join us for a fun virtual Fat & Happy hour with games, performances, and more! Our host, Malcolm (who you’ll recognize from his appearances on TMZ) will get the party going, and VenDetta Petty Kash D'Ho will bless us with two performances! BYO-drinks and snacks, and get ready to upgrade your bartending skills with a demo by Anthony Lee Munger. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

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NAAFA Webinar Series FLM Edition: Superfat Perspectives: Supporting the Fattest in our Communities

Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 1pm PT - 60 minutes

In this edition of the NAAFA Webinar Series, Brandon Jerrod, Angel Austin, and Max Airborne will share superfat perspectives on supporting the fattest people in our community.

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3rd Annual Fat Liberation Month Trivia Challenge with Quizmaster Pat

Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 10am PT - 2 hours

Join us for our 3rd Annual Fat Liberation Month Trivia Game with Quizmaster Pat.

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Fat Friday Virtual Social Club: FLM Edition

Friday, August 25, 2023 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours

Join us for the Fat Liberation Month edition of our Fat Fridays Virtual Social Club. This is an affinity space for fat folx only.

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NAAFA Webinar Series FLM Edition: Dove’s Commitment to Inclusive Beauty and the Campaign for Size Freedom

Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 3pm PT - 60 minutes

In this edition of the NAAFA Webinar Series, we’ll discuss how and why Dove has supported the Campaign for Size Freedom, and we’ll talk about Dove’s mission “to make beauty a source of confidence, not anxiety.”

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Tamra Talks - IG Live @naafaofficial - Meet NAAFA’s new Board Chair

Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 12pm PT - 10 minutes

Take a 10-minute break with NAAFA's Social Media Director Tamra Dozier-Garland to talk about NAAFA news and other fat community topics! Instagram Live @NAAFAofficial

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NAAFA Webinar Series FLM Edition: Life & Death Advocacy with Isabella Carr & Shilo George

Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 10am PT - 90 minutes

In this edition of the NAAFA Webinar Series, fat activists Shilo George (she/they) and Isabella Carr (she/her) come together to talk about how you can advocate your yourself in life and in death by creating plans for your medical care and deathcare.

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Tamra Talks - IG Live @naafaofficial - Fat Affinity & Fat Fridays Virtual Social Club

Friday, August 18, 2023 at 4pm PT - 10 minutes

Take a 10-minute break with NAAFA's Social Media Director Tamra Dozier-Garland to talk about NAAFA news and other fat community topics! Instagram Live @NAAFAofficial

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Ahead of the Curve with Marcy Cruz: FLM Edition with Velvet d'Amour

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 3pm PT - 60 minutes

In this Fat Liberation Month edition of Ahead of the Curve, Marcy Cruz (she/her) (@fearlesslyjustme) is joined by legendary fashion model and photographer Velvet d’Amour(she/her) (@volup2).

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NAAFA Webinar Series FLM Edition: Healing Through Accessible Dance & Movement with Ifasina Clear

Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 11am PT - 60 minutes

In this edition of the NAAFA Webinar Series, Ifasina Clear (they/them) will share their reflections as a practioner and guidance on how to create an affirming and supportive spiritual environment for fat/disabled people.

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Tamra Talks - IG Live @naafaofficial - Fat Rights Policy & Legislation

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 12pm PT - 10 minutes

Take a 10-minute break with NAAFA's Social Media Director Tamra Dozier-Garland to talk about NAAFA news and other fat community topics! Instagram Live @NAAFAofficial

Join us on Instagram @naafaofficial

NAAFA Webinar Series FLM Edition: Fat Positive Food & Fitness with Luca Yacón & Kimmie Singh

Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 9am PT - 60 minutes

In this edition of the NAAFA Webinar Series, registered dietician Kimmie Singh (she/her) of Body Honor Nutrition and fitness leader Luca Yacón (they/them) of Radically Fit Gym join us to discuss how nutrition and fitness intersect with radical fat liberation.

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Numerology, Intentions, & Affirmations with Bree

Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 5pm PT - 60 minutes

Let’s start off Fat Liberation Month right! Bree will lead us through setting intentions, using affirmations, and the magick of numerology to help each of our participants find our own August vibes – all for fat liberation and fat community!

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Tamra Talks - IG Live @naafaofficial - Fat Liberation Month Past, Present, and Future

Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 12pm PT - 10 minutes

Take a 10-minute break with NAAFA's Social Media Director Tamra Dozier-Garland to talk about NAAFA news and other fat community topics! Instagram Live @NAAFAofficial

Join us on Instagram @naafaofficial

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