‘The Continuation Of Weight Stigma… Threatens Equality’ — 6 Times Samyra Miller Called Out Fatphobia And Fashion’s Empty Promises

Fat people are in need of advocates more than ever. They face discrimination in the workplace, the doctor’s office, and while traveling. The hard-won attempts to reject the normalcy of fatphobic jokes, harmful stereotypes and systemic excursion are slipping away.  The post ‘The Continuation Of Weight Stigma… Threatens Equality’ — 6 Times Samyra Miller Called Out Fatphobia And Fashion’s Empty Promises appeared first on MadameNoire.

‘The Continuation Of Weight Stigma… Threatens Equality’ — 6 Times Samyra Miller Called Out Fatphobia And Fashion’s Empty Promises
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Artist and creator Samyra Miller continues to fight against size discrimination, as some OG influencers abandon the body positivity movement. Miller uses her sociology degree from Harvard and massive social media following to educate the masses without talking down to them. She gets in the field, rolling up to fitting rooms and illustrating the places that will not see her coins because of their limited options. 

Fat people are in need of advocates more than ever. They face discrimination in the workplace, the doctor’s office, and while traveling. The hard-won attempts to reject the normalcy of fatphobic jokes, harmful stereotypes and systemic excursion are slipping away. 

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Reminding Us Shallow Inclusion Isn’t Enough

Samyra doesn’t advocate for the bare minimum. Her activism includes bodies of all sizes, including those with bodies larger than her own. She dives into the history of fatphobia deeply. 

As a performer, the Nola native releases tracks like “Plus-Size Freestyle” and “Supermodel,” connecting her followers to information with an undeniable energy that opens minds. 

While people attempt to shame her in the comments Samyra and her lethal face card refute their ignorance with well-researched facts. 

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