Tag Archives: plus-size

The Dark Side of Modeling: What I Learned as a Plus Size Model

Posted on August 23, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Tess Munster It’s approaching the third year anniversary of when I first started modeling professionally as a plus size model and I’ve been reflecting a lot lately. My career has been such a blessing, but in some ways a curse. … Continue reading →

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Dark-skinned and plus-sized: The real Rachel Jeantel story

Posted on June 28, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Brittney Cooper Trayvon Martin’s trial might be intriguing, fascinating cultural theater to some. To me, it is more akin to a cultural trauma: a continual reminder of how unsafe all those young Black men that I love actually are as … Continue reading →

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