In the past, plus-size Black actresses were often cast in stereotypical roles in media and TV. Their characters were over-sexualized, seen as the butt of jokes, or just there for comic relief.

And when it comes to plus-size fashion, that same energy applies tenfold. Before hashtags, brand campaigns, and inclusive sizing became the buzz, Black plus-size influencers were already out here ...

From an early age, plus-size Black girls learn that their desirability is conditional. Unlike their thinner, lighter-skinned, or white counterparts, they aren’t afforded the luxury of being seen ...

I needed a wardrobe to match my growing belly, and the landscape for plus-size maternitywear is exceptionally ... a tank top, and a kimono robe. I wore it in the hospital after my C-section ...

"We want people to be able to choose what they wear because we understand how limiting choices can be as both Black women and plus-size women." The Lockett sisters are part of a growing wave of ...

In the entertainment industry, representation has long been an issue, with plus-size Black actresses often confined to stereotypical roles lacking depth and authenticity. Historically cast as ...