Second Wednesday of Each Month, October 2024 - February 2025 (10/9/24, 11/13/24, 12/11/24, 1/8/25, 2/12/25)
3:00-4:00pm PT
"To Be Seen" is more than just a workshop—it's a fat community where your voice truly matters. Facilitated by Vanessa Chica Ferreira (she/her), this generative writing space invites participants to explore a variety of prompts, poetry, and photographs, guiding you to create original pieces that reflect your unique perspectives and explore the experience of living in a larger body.
Friday, October 25, 2024 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours
The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for people who identify as fat. (Ages 18+)
Friday, September 27, 2024 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours
The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for folx who identify as fat. (Ages 18+)
Monday, September 23, 2024 at 5pm PT - 60 minutes
In this episode of the NAAFA Webinar Series, host Tigress Osborn (she/her) is joined by acclaimed kid lit author Alex Gino (they/them) to discuss fat representation in books for middle grade readers. We will also discuss Alex's author origin story, how appearance and identity impact authors as they build their careers, and the importance of libraries and librarians for young readers. In honor of Banned Books Week (September 22-28), we'll also talk about what it's like to be among the most banned authors in the USA today.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 9am PT - 60 minutes
In this episode of the NAAFA Webinar Series, host Tigress Osborn (she/her) is joined by New York Times bestselling author and podcaster Virginia Sole-Smith (she/her) to talk about diet culture, size-inclusive journalism, and how we can all support kids and protect them from body shame, whether we’re parents or not.
Friday, August 23, 2024 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours
The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for folx who identify as fat. (Ages 18+)
Friday, July 26, 2024 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours
The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for folx who identify as fat. (Ages 18+)
Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 3:00pm PT - 2 hours
Join NAAFA in celebrating LGBT2QIA+ Pride! This is an affiinity space for fat LGBTQIA+ folx only.
Friday, June 28, 2024 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours
The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for folx who identify as fat. (Ages 18+)
Friday, May 24, 2024 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours
The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for folx who identify as fat. (Ages 16+)
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4pm PT - 60 minutes
In this episode of the NAAFA Webinar Series, host Tigress Osborn (she/her) is joined by food justice advocate and body liberation activist Patrilie Hernandez (they/she) to discuss perceptions and misperceptions of bigger bodies in health, nutrition, and public policy.
Thursday, May 9th at 8:00pm at The Brick in Brooklyn, NY
Geraldine Realigned, created by Cam Cronin & Billy McEnteen, will be playing at The Brick this May. A portion of proceeds from tickets sold for the Thursday 5/9, 8:00pm performance will be donated to NAAFA!
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 3pm PT - 60 minutes
In this episode of the NAAFA Webinar Series, host Tigress Osborn (she/her) is joined by author Aubrey Gordon (she/her), co-host of the popular Maintenance Phase podcast.
Friday, April 26, 2024 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours
The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for folx who identify as fat. (Ages 16+)
Friday, March 22, 2024 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours
The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for folx who identify as fat. (Ages 16+)
Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 10am PT - 90 minutes
In honor of Black History Month, Women's History Month, and Eating Disorders Awareness Week, join us for an important discussion of how narratives about the bodies of Black women and those perceived as women have been shaped in our culture, how that impacts daily life, and how we can create new stories that accurately reflect the broad and diverse realities of Black folks. Jessica Wilson, MS, RD is the author of It's Always Been Ours: Rewriting the Story of Black Women's Bodies. She and host Tigress Osborn will be joined by four contributors to the book: Ifasina Clear, Larri Parms-Ford, Shana McDavis-Conway, and Chef Fresh Roberson.
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 1pm PT - 60 minutes
In this episode of the NAAFA Webinar Series, host Tigress Osborn (she/her) is joined by travel journalist and TV personality Jeff Jenkins (he/him). Jeff is the star of Nat Geo’s popular show “Never Say Never,” which follows him as “a big chubby guy” traveling the world, learning from locals, and taking on adventure challenges that test his courage and teach him new lessons about the world and about himself. We’ll discuss influencer life, fame, representation, and more!
Friday, February 23, 2023 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours
The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for folx who identify as fat. (Ages 16+)
Friday, January 26, 2024 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours
The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for folx who identify as fat. (Ages 16+)
Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 6pm PT - 60 minutes
In the first 2024 edition of the NAAFA Webinar Series, host Tigress Osborn is joined by actors/comedians Nikki Bailey and Chris Grace to discuss their work in the entertainment industry in front of the camera and behind the scenes. We’ll get serious about the intersections of race, gender, and body size, but these are two of the funniest people we know, so expect lots of laughs, too!
Friday, December 22, 2023 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours
The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for folx who identify as fat. (Ages 16+)
Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 11am PT - 60 minutes
Join NAAFA for an interactive Winter brunch-themed event filled with music, food, and fun! You bring your favorite brunch snacks and drinks. We’ll bring good times with a joyful hour of activities and performances.
Monday, December 4, 2023 at 6:30pm ET - 90 minutes
The Campaign for Size Freedom is excited to support Bigger Bodies Boston in hosting an in-person posters and prep session for Massachusetts bill H.1705/S.1108 - An Act Prohibiting Body Size Discrimination.
Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 2pm ET - 2 hours
The Campaign for Size Freedom is excited to support Bigger Bodies Boston in hosting a virtual Testimony Prep Session for Massachusetts bill H.1705/S.1108 - An Act Prohibiting Body Size Discrimination.
Friday, November 24, 2023 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours
The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for folx who identify as fat. (Ages 16+)
Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 5pm PT - 60 minutes
In this edition of the NAAFA Webinar Series, representatives from Little People of America will join us.
Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 2:00pm PT - 1 hour
The Unlearning Series is a free virtual writing workshop led by Vanessa Chica Ferreira.
Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 11am PT - 60 minutes
Join NAAFA for an interactive Fall brunch-themed event filled with music, food, and fun! You bring your favorite brunch snacks and drinks. We’ll bring good times with a joyful hour of activities and performances.
Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 2pm PT - 60 minutes
In this edition of the NAAFA Webinar Series, Unique Gibson & Jae'lynn Chaney join us to discuss fat and superfat travel.
Friday, October 27, 2023 at 5:30pm PT - 2 hours
The Fat Fridays Social Club is held via Zoom and is an affinity space only for folx who identify as fat. (Ages 16+)
Friday, October 13, 2023 at 6pm PT - 2 hours
Come sing, howl, and scream with fat community!
Sunday, October 8 2023 at 2:00pm PT - 1 hour
The Unlearning Series is a free virtual writing workshop led by Vanessa Chica Ferreira.
