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Why ‘Gordita Chronicles’ Deserves More Seasons, Not Cancellation

Sofía AguilarAugust 3, 2022

by Sofía AguilarAugust 3, 202209567

When I found out that HBO Max had canceled Gordita Chronicles just one month after it premiered on the platform, it wasn’t just disappointing—it was familiar. And that was its own kind of terrifying. How have we arrived at this point...

News and Entertainment

‘Gordita Chronicles’ Series is Telling Authentic Immigrant Stories

Virginia IsaadJuly 1, 2022

by Virginia IsaadJuly 1, 202204612

WARNING: SOME SPOILERS AHEAD Gordita Chronicles says so much in the title alone and while body positivity is foundational to the series, it’s also a spotlight on Dominican culture and the immigrant stories we don’t often see on television. Show...

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Naomi Hearts is a Trans Latina TikTok Trailblazer Dedicated to Fat Positivity

Virginia IsaadJune 10, 2022June 10, 2022

by Virginia IsaadJune 10, 2022June 10, 2022016680

Naomi Hearts’s signature phrase “fupanza” encompasses her message – love and embrace your body as it is. The 24-year-old content creator is a plus size trans Latina who began her transition at the age of 16 and shares her story...

Culture

What it’s Like Existing as a Plus-Size Body in a Latinx Family

Laysha MacedoMarch 30, 2022March 31, 2022

by Laysha MacedoMarch 30, 2022March 31, 2022020657

When it comes to my perception of body, I learned early on that being “gorda” is perceived as a bad thing in our culture. At family functions, the women and men in my family would talk in circles separately and...

Lifestyle

5 WOC Who Have Opened Up About Their Struggles with Eating Disorders

Pamela AvilaFebruary 26, 2021

by Pamela AvilaFebruary 26, 202106250

About 29 million Americans experience a clinically significant eating disorder during their lifetime, reports The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness. But of that significant number of people, only one-third who struggle with eating disorders will ever receive treatment. The numbers...

Lifestyle

Latinas Devoted to Body Positivity You Need to Check Out

Nicole YoungFebruary 26, 2021February 26, 2021

by Nicole YoungFebruary 26, 2021February 26, 202107849

With photo filters available at our fingertips, it’s hard to not use one to conform to mainstream beauty standards but women are taking a stand against fabricated beauty ideals. Jennifer Lopez, Denise Bidot, and Lizzo are some of the celebrities...

Fashion

15 Body Positive Instagram Stars Proving Bikinis Are For Everyone

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiMay 6, 2020August 4, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiMay 6, 2020August 4, 2020022247

Hanging out on the beach or taking a dip in the pool are just some of the things we love the most about summer. Naturally, during these months, you’ll want to head outside, catch those warm sun rays, and rock...

Culture

Lizzo Is on the Cover of British Vogue Where She Deserves to Be

Araceli CruzNovember 8, 2019July 14, 2020

by Araceli CruzNovember 8, 2019July 14, 202001820

Ladies and gentlemen, we give you Lizzo on the cover of British Vogue. Now, here’s a moment to let you catch your breathe and take in all of her beauty. The Detroit artist graces the cover of British Vogue‘s December...

News and Entertainment

Adrienne Bailon-Houghton’s Show ‘Wear it Well’ Promotes Body Positivity

Virginia IsaadOctober 30, 2019July 27, 2020

by Virginia IsaadOctober 30, 2019July 27, 202003311

If you were looking for more content from our favorite Cheetah Girls member, look no further. While Adrienne Bailon-Houghton‘s YouTube channel All Things Adrienne already has a huge following — the 36-year-old is taking things to the next level and launching...

Culture

10 Times Celebrities Had the Most Epic Clapbacks to Body-Shamers

Chantel MorelSeptember 6, 2019July 27, 2020

by Chantel MorelSeptember 6, 2019July 27, 202017417

Original reporting by Chantel Morel Demi Lovato has kept a low profile ever since she left rehab late last year. She’s been on social media now and again, so she’s definitely not hiding and we love seeing her out and...

Culture

Dascha Polanco Talks Overcoming Her Issues with Body Positivity

Virginia IsaadAugust 19, 2019July 31, 2020

by Virginia IsaadAugust 19, 2019July 31, 202003743

Dominican-born actress Dascha Polanco is known for flaunting her curves and spreading body positivity through her social media channels, but she recently opened up about how her confidence didn’t come easy. “All this time that I felt that I was...

Lifestyle

I’m A Body Positive Activist Who Gained Weight and Was Shamed For It

HipLatinaJanuary 23, 2019September 21, 2020

by HipLatinaJanuary 23, 2019September 21, 202004190

I wasn’t supposed to be a body positive advocate. When I started my plus-size style blog, it was meant to share my outfits and inspire other plus-size women to live fashionable fat lives. I wanted to journal my style evolution...