@Sierra_rak wrote, “The statue of a 12 foot “plus size” African American woman has been erected in the middle of Time Square. Looks kinda like Leticia James.

The plus-size Black woman statue with her hands on her hips has MAGA in a full-blown meltdown. ... I’m African American, it’s an African American woman statue.

Our data suggests that the majority of American women (54.4%) are considered plus size, when compared to the 0.8% of plus size looks at fashion week, this disparity is clearly evident (and shocking).

However, at one point, McDaniel was one of the biggest African-American stars in the country — and the first black or plus size woman to ever win an Academy Award.

Women; by Iman Milner . Study: Black Women Should Be Screened For Breast Cancer At Age 40. Events. 2025-26 EVENTS. ... Summer Slay: Plus-Size Swimwear by African American Designers [Photos] ...

Inspired by Natasha Rothwell's 'How To Die Alone,' Joce Blake delves into the dynamics of being a plus size woman on the dating scene. Written by Joce Blake Published on September 26, 2024 ...

This industry has no shortage of challenges, and as an African American woman, I already have my own set: hair, makeup, and stereotypes. Many roles for black women are described as “sassy.” Uh ...

Working in fashion as a plus size woman can be difficult: Not only because fashion is a difficult industry, but because of the sizeism that is prevalent in society at large. For these reasons ...

The best plus-size black work pant is Eloquii’s Kady Pant, ... 29 inches, and 31 inches), cost less than $80, and come highly recommended by many plus-size women I talked to.