By: Sierra Voorhies Welcome once again to Back to Basics! In these posts, we break down feminist concepts for readers curious about feminist vocabulary, concepts, and ideas! Today’s question is…. “What is body positivity?” Body… Back to Basics #3: Body Posi Club! Starting Now, Ending Never!
By: Ebony Taylor In celebration of Everybody is Beautiful Week, I want to share my journey of accepting my body. Body confidence took me a while to conquer, and I still struggle with keeping it… The Weight of Diet Culture
by Ann Varner Two months ago, I started working at the UMKC Women’s Center. I had no idea how much I was going to learn in such a short period of time. I knew that… Two Months of Change
by Danielle Lyons Body Positivity. It’s something people spend their whole lives trying to achieve. While it’s one thing to claim body positivity as the lens you see yourself through, it’s another thing to show… Don’t Hate the Shake
By Kemora Williams Beyoncé stated it best in her song “No Angel”, when she said, “You’re no angel, either.” Lane Bryant, a plus size clothing brand, launched an advertising campaign on Monday, April 6, 2015.… I’m No Angel, Either
By Matiara Huff Please watch this video before reading this blog! First of all I would like to say, Laci Green is so great. I encourage everyone to watch all of her other videos on… In Response to Tess Munster: Plus Size Model
By Matiara Huff and Kacie Otto I have noticed this happing a lot lately, and I think it is time that I blogged about it. Fat Shaming is when a person is made fun of… I’m Joining the Fat Acceptance Movement