Nobodies Invisible from the Field to the Stands: 3 Responses to Colin Kaepernick That Make No Sense September 12, 2016 by Philippe Leonard Fradet Leave a Comment Colin Kaepernick, backup quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, shocked the country two weeks ago in an unprecedented way. During the American National Anthem, which is played at the beginning of any National Football League game, Kaepernick decided he did not want to stand or put his hand over his heart, as is the tradition and most widely accepted way to “honor” the song, … [Read more...]
The Danger of Low Expectations: Why I Am Done Accepting Public Body Shaming and You Should Too April 30, 2016 by Gillian Brown 1 Comment I do not always know what I am going to write about until a few weeks before the article is due. There are a couple of topics I could talk about at any time, but I have found that topics that warrant writing about will usually appear as I go about my daily life as a fighter for body positivity. Normally I will see something, then a couple of days later I will think ‘hey, that … [Read more...]
The Activists Speak: On Cultivating a Radical, Revolutionary Self Love February 12, 2016 by Chelcee and Maia_Williams Leave a Comment Many of us are getting ready to celebrate love in the various forms it appears in our lives this Valentine’s Day weekend. But we all know, the best love often starts with the love of self. Here at the The Body Is Not An Apology we believe self-love is full of action, of gratitude, of creating safe space and activism. We spoke with a few dynamic, internationally known activists … [Read more...]Pages: 1 2 3
Pros and Cons of Social Media Arguments January 12, 2016 by A.X. Ruiz Leave a Comment A few weeks ago, I attended a party that was hosted by the extended family of a couple of dear friends of mine. In terms of blood or relationships, I was pretty much the farthest separated from anyone in attendance, but the group was kind and welcoming and I was mostly able to put aside my social anxiety and enjoy myself. As invariably happens at family gatherings, a few … [Read more...]
