From Fat Excellence mention of the week on The Weigh-In podcast, Jazzmyne Jay and Latoya sit down on screen for a talk about diversity, equity and inclusion and intersections that exist being POC, plus size and a member of the queer community. Jazzmyne is not only a plus size model advocating for body positivity but has ventured into the role as a diversity & inclusion consultant at BuzzFeed where she is also a creator. Check out this powerful conversation as they both explore educating others on these social issues.
Research for this interview was gathered by Leah M. Forney.
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