NAAFA

NAAFA Official NAAFA page: Founded in 1969, NAAFA is a national nonprofit civil rights organization. Why Should I Support NAAFA?

Founded in 1969, NAAFA is a non-profit civil rights organization dedicated to ending size discrimination in all of its forms by promoting "Equality At Every Size." NAAFA's goal is to help build a society in which people of every size are accepted with dignity and equality in all aspects of life. NAAFA will pursue this goal through advocacy, public education, and support. Fat people are discriminated against in all aspects of daily life, from employment to education to access to public accommodations, and even access to adequate medical care. This discrimination occurs despite evidence that 95 to 98 percent of diets fail over five years and that 65 million Americans are labeled “obese.” Our thin-obsessed society firmly believes that fat people are at fault for their size and it is politically correct to stigmatize and ridicule them. Fat discrimination is one of the last publicly accepted discriminatory practices. Fat people have rights and they need to be upheld! NAAFA’s message of size acceptance and self-acceptance is often overshadowed by a $49 billion-a-year diet industry that has a vested economic interest in perpetuating discrimination against fat people. Without active financial support from people like you, NAAFA would not exist and could not fulfill its crucial role defending your rights. While it is an uphill battle to achieve our goals, together we are making a difference.

Attention superfat, supersize, and infinifat friends! This weekend is your time to come together for community, resource...
10/11/2026

Attention superfat, supersize, and infinifat friends! This weekend is your time to come together for community, resource-sharing, and fun! Join NAAFA's Amanda Evans (she/her) and special guest host Angel Austin (she/her) for a virtual meetup designed specifically for those living at the largest end of the body size spectrum. This free event is offered on Zoom THIS SATURDAY, Oct 17 at 1pm Pacific.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Visit NAAFA.org/events for more info.

This event is an affinity space for superfat people ONLY. If you are not superfat, please stay tuned for upcoming NAAFA activities that are open to fat and non-fat people of all sizes.

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Millions of people across the US have committed to protesting, volunteering, and taking other action on the 4th installm...
10/11/2026

Millions of people across the US have committed to protesting, volunteering, and taking other action on the 4th installment of No Kings Day October 17. This time around, .usa is focused on early voting. The National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance invites and social justice allies of all sizes to get ready for NKD and the upcoming midterms with this FREE virtual election prep event. Join us as experts from the Contra Costa County Recorders Office and the Center for Artistic Activism share tips on making elections more accessible and more exciting, then stay as Team NAAFA lead demos and co-working to help you encourage your friends and neighbors to vote using effective signs and chants, engaging online videos, and creative social media posts. ASL access provided by Pro Bono ASL.

Registration required. Sign up at naafa.org/events.


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This week in ... Jeff Jenkins! Jeff is best known as the host of ’s Never Say Never travel adventure show and as the fo...
10/08/2026

This week in ... Jeff Jenkins! Jeff is best known as the host of ’s Never Say Never travel adventure show and as the founder of , an online community documenting his globetrotting and supporting other plus size travelers in following their wanderlust. Jeff joins our host to talk about a life on the road: from a childhood Greyhound bus trip that first sparked his love of adventure, to hosting National Geographic's Never Say Never, to a nearly year-long sabbatical that's made Bali a second home. Jeff gets candid about what it's like to travel the world as a fat Black American, why he now insists on giving every experience equal time to process, and how being the one who keeps showing up and inviting people in is the only way to build real community.

Listen today at naafa.org/podcast or on your favorite podcast app!

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10/07/2026

Are you a podcast person? Tell us in the comments about the podcasts you love most, especially the ones that show off unapologetic fat people! And be sure to check out our new podcast, The Fat Spotlight. Coming this week on The Fat Spotlight... Jeff Jenkins Jeff Jenkins, Travel Expert/ TV Host! New episode drops Thursday on your favorite podcast app. Don't have a favorite app? Listen at naafa.org/podcast.

Are you the next board member? The NAAFA Board of Directors shapes the future of NAAFA, plans our programs, supports th...
10/06/2026

Are you the next board member?

The NAAFA Board of Directors shapes the future of NAAFA, plans our programs, supports the Campaign for Size Freedom, and raises the money essential to our work.
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Nominate someone or apply today! The nomination deadline is October 15th. ⁠Already know you want to apply? Applications are open from now until November 1st!⁠

Ready, set, go! naafa.org/boardsearch



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October 5 is your last day to make changes or to register in many states if you want to vote on November 3. Go to vote.g...
10/05/2026

October 5 is your last day to make changes or to register in many states if you want to vote on November 3. Go to vote.gov or ballotready.org to connect with your state’s rules and deadlines! ☑️

At NAAFA, we co-founded the Campaign for Size Freedom because public policy should protect us, all of us, from discrimination and hatred. Our followers tell us that supporting legislatin to outlaw size discrimination is important. Voting matters. Public policy can protect fat people, or public policy can harm fat people. We vote on the legislators and policy makers. Be sure you’re registered. TODAY. ☑️

Once you’re registered, make a voting plan. Help your loved ones make plans. 🗓️ Join us October 16 for our No Kings Day Eve Fat Community Teach-in
and Co-Working to make plans, make art, and make some noise together this election season. naafa.org/events for details.

10/05/2026

Week one of our new podcast, The Fat Spotlight, has been so much fun! Episode 02 coming Thursday! Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app and set it to auto download. We've got some excellent guests coming up, and you don't want to miss a single episode!

is a production of NAAFA, hosted by Tigress and co-produced by Tigress and Brianna. Learn more at NAAFA.org/podcast.

10/02/2026

Our new podcast, The Fat Spotlight, is now available on your favorite podcast app! Episode 1 features Tigress and Brianna talking about , why a NAAFA podcast now, and what's coming up in first episode! You know what to do-- download, like, comment, subscribe, share. All that good stuff. The main one? Listen today! Link in bio for more info.

10/01/2026

It's almost here ... The Fat Spotlight debuts October 1! Listen, subscribe, and comment on your favorite podcast app!

The Fat Spotlight is a production of the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance, hosted by NAAFA's own Tigress and produced by Brianna. Our theme music is performed by Griefcat.

More at naafa.org/podcast!

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10/01/2026

It's alllllmost time... launches tomorrow, October 1. Get ready to tune in on your favorite podcast app! 🎙️

The Fat Spotlight is a production of NAAFA. Hosted by Tigress.

Who do you want to see if The Fat Spotlight? Tell us in the comments!

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