Da'Shaun Harrison

Da'Shaun Harrison, a writer and co-executive director of Scalawag Magazine, dives deep into the intersections of anti-fatness and anti-Blackness. He unpacks how both ideologies are intertwined, rooted in systemic violence and historical eugenics. The conversation critiques the Body Mass Index (BMI) and its troubling origins, highlighting its detrimental effects on marginalized bodies. Harrison calls for a reimagining of liberation through collective action, emphasizing the need for transformative change in our understanding of these intertwined oppressions.

Da'Shaun Harrison, an activist and Lambda Literary Award winner for "Belly of the Beast," dives into the structural roots of anti-fatness and its deep connections to anti-Blackness. They discuss how societal misconceptions about fat bodies trace back to slavery and eugenics, affecting justice systems today. Da'Shaun highlights personal experiences with body image and advocates for a more inclusive understanding of body positivity that fights systemic oppression. Ultimately, they envision a future where fat liberation is part of a broader movement for equity.