Posts by Denarii Monroe
Meat on Dem Bones: Confronting Fat Antagonism and Diet Culture in Black Beauty Politics
I’ve written several times about various aspects of fat antagonism. But because the body positivity, Health at Every Size, and fat acceptance movements trend very white, there is little discussion—both within these movements and outside of them—about body image issues for Black folk. That’s a problem for several reasons. Mostly because I’ve been having a…
Read More3 Ways My Learning Disability Affects My Life
Do you know anyone with a learning disability? These are invisible disabilities – so you might not understand the everyday impact. This explanation can help you get it.
Read More3 Reasons to Find a Better Term Than ‘-Phobia’ to Describe Oppression
Homophobia, fatphobia, transphobia – it’s important to name oppressive systems. But are we using a suffix that’s inaccurate, or even harmful?
Read MoreWhy Businesses Can Still Be Oppressive Even When It Hurts Their Bottom Line
If you think companies won’t jeopardize making money by participating in oppression, here’s what you’ve got wrong.
Read More3 Surprising Ways I Learned to Love Myself After a Lifetime of Being Ridiculed for My Looks
This author never imagined she’d get to this magical place – a place of self-love. She’s powerful, beautiful, talented, and loveable. But unfortunately, in our society, she’s subject to shame for being fat, Black, bisexual, and a woman with unconventional looks. Read on for her journey in fighting for herself, and you might find some self-love for your own journey.
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