On yesterday’s episode of This Is Us, the moment I’ve been waiting for finally happened. The show finally addressed one of the least talked-about realities of living in a large body. The reality that sometimes: The world simply doesn’t fit.
[WATCH] Lizzo Takes Us to Her Church of Self Love at the VMAs
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Lizzo took a few moments during her VMA performance to say, “I’m tired of the bullshit. And I don’t have to know your story to know that you’re tired of the bullshit too. It’s so hard trying to love yourself in a world that doesn’t love you back. Am I right?”
It’s Time (For Some Technical Leadership)
AllGo is seeking a Lead Developer to oversee the ongoing technical maintenance and development of our existing and future products. Our company’s mission is to make the world more accessible for plus-size people. And we’re looking for a full stack developer who is excited for the opportunity to take on a leadership and management role as the company grows.
Seeking Models of All Sizes, Shapes, Colors, Ages, Abilities & Genders
AllGo is seeking models of all body sizes, shapes, colors, ages, abilities and genders for a series of shoots in Portland, Oregon this summer. These photos will be published on open-source photography websites like Unsplash in an effort to diversify the offerings of those sites.
They Did It! Universal Standard Now Carries All Pieces in Size 00 to 40
The size-inclusive clothing brand Universal Standard just announced that every single item of clothing they sell will now be available in sizes 00-40.
The Single Clothing Item That Gave Me My First Real Taste of Fat Community
It was about six months after I formally launched AllGo. I was in a restaurant bar in Southeast Portland. (The place wasn’t AllGo-approved by the way, but we made it work.) I was with several “fat internet celebrities” and really nervous. I didn’t know if I was [hip/fat-positive/creative] enough to interest them. The group was […]
From Buying to Ride-Sharing, Tell Us Your Thoughts About Cars
Last summer, we posted a shot of me, my car, and my super cute puppy on Instagram and it ignited a great conversation about cars in our community. We heard dozens of you about the challenges you face while car shopping and taking rides in taxis and their modern-day app-enabled equivalents. I read all of […]