It isn’t easy being a “big girl”. Rubbing thighs, finding properly fitted clothing without looking frumpy, and getting in and out of tight spaces are all in a day’s work. (Shall we call these #BigGirlProblems?)
Changing the Beauty Standard: Why I'm Here for the #ImNoAngel Campaign
Reviewed by Unknown
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April 13, 2015
Rating: 5
My mirror is broken. Rather than purchasing a full-length mirror, I chose the more creative route and lined up four small mirror panels instead (OK…I was just being flat out cheap). So I easily dismissed it when my disjointed panels began reflecting more curves than usual. It wasn’t until a strained pants button told me the truth—the mirror wasn’t lying.
8 Ways Black Women Can Foster More Positive Body Image
Reviewed by Unknown
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March 15, 2015
Rating: 5
Body positivity emerged as a pushback against limiting, normative Eurocentric beauty and body standards. The movement is an inspiring and revolutionary effort to reclaim and redefine our bodies as our own. It also encourages us to see our bodies—and our whole selves—as beautiful, no matter our shape, color, ability, age, or size. While there have been many body positive role models in mainstream media, conversations surrounding body empowerment often push Black women activists to the margins or erase their contributions altogether. This list is meant to highlight a few women who should be recognized for embracing their own beauty and inspiring others to embark on a journey of self-love and affirmation.
5 Body Positive Black Women Who'll Inspire You to Love Yourself Just as You Are
Reviewed by Unknown
on
February 23, 2015
Rating: 5
by Felice León
by Deaweh Benson
