Social Justice

How to Use Neopronouns: A Primer

July 5, 2022 ●

The term “neopronouns” is a relatively recent addition to our cultural lexicon. That’s okay, though! We use language to identify, shape, and share our lived experiences. It’s constantly adapting to various shifting needs and changes. Language isn’t set in stone — and context matters a lot. But all too often, queer people have been intentionally…

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Lindsay Holifield’s “Fear of God” is Required Listening

January 30, 2022 ●
Lindsay Holifield stands in a warmly lit church, in front of a large stained-glass window, with light shining on her from above. She is in black and white and holds a poetic pose with one arm reaching tentatively towards the sky. The title of the EP, "Fear of God," is in large bold black text at the top, with her name in smaller text beneath.

I’ve been listening to Lindsay Holifield’s “Fear of God” EP on repeat since it was released on Friday, January 28. I can’t stop listening to it. Her musical style reminds me a bit of Jennifer Knapp, and her rich, deep voice is gorgeous and full of emotion and strength. More than that, though — every…

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Celebrate Disability Pride: Support the SSI Restoration Act

July 14, 2021 ●
"Nothing About Us Without Us" design. The design itself is prominently teal and lime green on a very dark teal that's almost black. Everything looks as though it could have been drawn with a thick marker. The central design is a teal speech bubble with an uneven white border. A carat points up and right from the upper left corner of the speech bubble, and another carat points down and left from the lower right corner. The lettering is drawn in such a way that the immediate message reads, "Nothing without us." Those words are huge, bold, and white with dark teal outlines that disappear in one-point perspective behind the smaller cursive "about us" that's written in lime green between the lines. There are accent marks (that I often call "jazz hands") on either side of "about us" that help draw attention to the phrase and give it an interesting shape. The handle "@fatgirlmedia" is written in lowercase letters beneath the design within the speech bubble. Surrounding the speech bubble are quite a few illustrated elements representing various disabilities. These elements include, starting from top left and going clockwise around: 2 hands symbolizing interpretation for folks who are hard of hearing, a brain with a lightning bolt as its stem to represent mental health struggles and disabilities, a prescription bottle, an insulin reader, a walker/rollator, a prosthetic arm, a syringe, a cane, a stethoscope, a strand of DNA, a person in a wheelchair, an ear with soundwaves crossed out, an infinity symbol signifying neurodivergence, a pair of sunglasses, a heart with heartbeat radiating from it, a scale, a prosthetic leg, an epipen, and a crutch. There are also capsules and tablets littered throughout the illustrations to add some visual balance. Finally, underneath the speech bubble are the same words, written in Braille. This print also comes with the Braille punched through, for those who request it.

Please take the time to contact your representatives about this bill. If you use Resistbot, you can text “sign PSLOAE“ to send an already drafted letter of support. Make sure you inform the folks in your life about the bill and the life-changing implications it has. Refer them here. Help them contact their representatives, as well.

For incentive and as thanks, I’d like to offer you something.

If you post publicly that you’ve contacted your representatives, include screenshots or other evidence and tag @FatGirlMedia. When you do that, I’ll send you a free 5x7in print of the Nothing About Us Without Us design. Just DM me on social media with the link to your post, or email me at dani@fatgirlmedia.com. Specify whether you’d like the Braille imprinting, as well.

This offer will last until the bill has been voted on.

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How to Use Neopronouns: A Primer

July 5, 2022 ●

The term “neopronouns” is a relatively recent addition to our cultural lexicon. That’s okay, though! We use language to identify, shape, and share our lived experiences. It’s constantly adapting to various shifting needs and changes. Language isn’t set in stone — and context matters a lot. But all too often, queer people have been intentionally…

Read More
Lindsay Holifield stands in a warmly lit church, in front of a large stained-glass window, with light shining on her from above. She is in black and white and holds a poetic pose with one arm reaching tentatively towards the sky. The title of the EP, "Fear of God," is in large bold black text at the top, with her name in smaller text beneath.

Lindsay Holifield’s “Fear of God” is Required Listening

January 30, 2022 ●

I’ve been listening to Lindsay Holifield’s “Fear of God” EP on repeat since it was released on Friday, January 28. I can’t stop listening to it. Her musical style reminds me a bit of Jennifer Knapp, and her rich, deep voice is gorgeous and full of emotion and strength. More than that, though — every…

Read More
"Nothing About Us Without Us" design. The design itself is prominently teal and lime green on a very dark teal that's almost black. Everything looks as though it could have been drawn with a thick marker. The central design is a teal speech bubble with an uneven white border. A carat points up and right from the upper left corner of the speech bubble, and another carat points down and left from the lower right corner. The lettering is drawn in such a way that the immediate message reads, "Nothing without us." Those words are huge, bold, and white with dark teal outlines that disappear in one-point perspective behind the smaller cursive "about us" that's written in lime green between the lines. There are accent marks (that I often call "jazz hands") on either side of "about us" that help draw attention to the phrase and give it an interesting shape. The handle "@fatgirlmedia" is written in lowercase letters beneath the design within the speech bubble. Surrounding the speech bubble are quite a few illustrated elements representing various disabilities. These elements include, starting from top left and going clockwise around: 2 hands symbolizing interpretation for folks who are hard of hearing, a brain with a lightning bolt as its stem to represent mental health struggles and disabilities, a prescription bottle, an insulin reader, a walker/rollator, a prosthetic arm, a syringe, a cane, a stethoscope, a strand of DNA, a person in a wheelchair, an ear with soundwaves crossed out, an infinity symbol signifying neurodivergence, a pair of sunglasses, a heart with heartbeat radiating from it, a scale, a prosthetic leg, an epipen, and a crutch. There are also capsules and tablets littered throughout the illustrations to add some visual balance. Finally, underneath the speech bubble are the same words, written in Braille. This print also comes with the Braille punched through, for those who request it.

Celebrate Disability Pride: Support the SSI Restoration Act

July 14, 2021 ●

Please take the time to contact your representatives about this bill. If you use Resistbot, you can text “sign PSLOAE“ to send an already drafted letter of support. Make sure you inform the folks in your life about the bill and the life-changing implications it has. Refer them here. Help them contact their representatives, as well.

For incentive and as thanks, I’d like to offer you something.

If you post publicly that you’ve contacted your representatives, include screenshots or other evidence and tag @FatGirlMedia. When you do that, I’ll send you a free 5x7in print of the Nothing About Us Without Us design. Just DM me on social media with the link to your post, or email me at dani@fatgirlmedia.com. Specify whether you’d like the Braille imprinting, as well.

This offer will last until the bill has been voted on.

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How to Use Neopronouns: A Primer

July 5, 2022 ●

The term “neopronouns” is a relatively recent addition to our cultural lexicon. That’s okay, though! We use language to identify, shape, and share our lived experiences. It’s constantly adapting to various shifting needs and changes. Language isn’t set in stone — and context matters a lot. But all too often, queer people have been intentionally…

Read More

Lindsay Holifield’s “Fear of God” is Required Listening

January 30, 2022 ●

I’ve been listening to Lindsay Holifield’s “Fear of God” EP on repeat since it was released on Friday, January 28. I can’t stop listening to it. Her musical style reminds me a bit of Jennifer Knapp, and her rich, deep voice is gorgeous and full of emotion and strength. More than that, though — every…

Read More

Celebrate Disability Pride: Support the SSI Restoration Act

July 14, 2021 ●

Please take the time to contact your representatives about this bill. If you use Resistbot, you can text “sign PSLOAE“ to send an already drafted letter of support. Make sure you inform the folks in your life about the bill and the life-changing implications it has. Refer them here. Help them contact their representatives, as well.

For incentive and as thanks, I’d like to offer you something.

If you post publicly that you’ve contacted your representatives, include screenshots or other evidence and tag @FatGirlMedia. When you do that, I’ll send you a free 5x7in print of the Nothing About Us Without Us design. Just DM me on social media with the link to your post, or email me at dani@fatgirlmedia.com. Specify whether you’d like the Braille imprinting, as well.

This offer will last until the bill has been voted on.

Read More