by Bold Magazine | Feb 18, 2021 | + Community, Bold Articles and Posts
Mapate Diop is a second generation American, who started the brand DIOP to help others to feel in touch with their heritage through garments and love. In his recent interview with Bold, he talks about all things DIOP and the difference between appreciation of culture...
by Katiee McKinstry | Feb 16, 2021 | Bold Articles and Posts
I recently saw this Buff Baby dumbbell at Cracker Barrel. I was shocked at the blatant fatphobia and the impact this “joke gift” could have on young minds, and on anyone for whom body image is a struggle. Essentially, this Buff Baby product is a dumbbell...
by Katiee McKinstry | Feb 2, 2021 | Bold Articles and Posts, Bold Resources
(Content warning: dieting, over exercising, body image/body abuse, etc.) Actress Andra Day reported earlier last week that she “abused” her body in order to “get in the headspace” of Billie Holiday for her new role. Day began to drink, smoke, and force her body into...
by Katiee McKinstry | Jan 27, 2021 | Bold Articles and Posts, The Plus Voice
(Content warning: references to misogynistic language; mocking of suicidality; talk of eating disorders; weight gain; diet, fat shaming and bullying.) Youtuber and plus size sex icon Trisha Paytas was recently fatshamed by hairstylist, Hair by Jay in an extremely...
by Katiee McKinstry | Jan 19, 2021 | Bold Articles and Posts
(Content warning: Talk of weight gain, diet, etc.) After the holidays, your wallet is probably packed with gift cards, prepping you to do some post-holiday shopping. While you’re getting ready to hit up the department store, it’s important to remember to be kind to...
by Katiee McKinstry | Jan 14, 2021 | Bold Articles and Posts
(Content Warning: Talk of fat shaming, fatphobia, diet, eating disorders, and exercise) While perusing the app store one day, I came across an app called Fat Pusher. Initially, I was intrigued by the title of the app, and confused about what it could possibly be. I...
