Body Positivity

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Honeybeez, FAMU, HBCU, Joe Bullard, theGrio.com
September 30, 2025
Joe Bullard walks back halftime dig about Alabama State’s Honeybeez after drawing outrage during the viral moment.
Sheryl Lee Ralph Golden Globes theGrio.com
January 11, 2023
On the Golden Globes red carpet, nominee Sheryl Lee Ralph gave some pointed advice to her younger self.
theGrio Fit, weight loss, losing weight, fitness goals theGrio.com
January 4, 2023
While weight loss isn't on everyone’s list of resolutions, staying active should be. TheGrio Fit can help you meet those…
November 11, 2022
Singer-musician Lizzo will receive the People's Champion Award at the 2022 People's Choice Awards on Dec. 6.
Pop star Lizzo
August 30, 2022
The constant sharing of fatphobic videos from comedians and haters about the musical superstar gives these trolls exactly what they…
Lizzo Performs theGrio.com
March 31, 2022
Despite a new album and reality show, Lizzo says the body-positive brand Yitty is 'bigger than anything I've ever done.'
March 15, 2022
Lizzo was the keynote speaker Sunday at South by Southwest, Austin's annual culture, tech and music conference held every March.
March 11, 2022
I developed pretty early in life. I remember the shame I felt. I was 12 years old. I was wearing a…
Lizzo Performs theGrio.com
February 7, 2022
Lizzo is "freeing herself in love." The singer shared nude posts on her Instagram over the weekend, with a message…
Tyra Banks thegrio.com
December 5, 2021
The mogul shared photos in a swimsuit in honor of her 48th birthday. Banks was the first Black model on…
Lizzo thegrio.com
August 14, 2021
Acclaimed musician and pop star Lizzo opened up about her experiences as a Black, plus-sized woman in the public spotlight.
Sherri Shepherd thegrio.com
June 30, 2021
Sherri Shepherd is in the best shape of her life and this week took to social media to explain her…
Beyoncé Ivy Park thegrio.com
June 29, 2021
Beyoncé and her cohorts at Adidas are back to woo us with a new Ivy Park line of size-inclusive swimwear…
TechCrunch Disrupt San Francisco 2019 - Day 1
May 3, 2021
In a now viral Instagram picture, Will Smith reveals he's in "the worst shape of his life," showing off his…
theGRIO.com
March 30, 2021
Lizzo is known for being an advocate for full-figured women. "Bodies are not all designed to be slim with a…
Danielle Brooks thegrio.com
December 17, 2020
Danielle Brooks has revealed that she has battled with feelings of shame and insecurity after failing to shed 60 pounds…
Lizzo thegrio.com
December 10, 2020
Lizzo opened up about how her body insecurities have affected her lately despite a career based on positive self anthems.
October 23, 2020
In season three of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, Lizzo tells Letterman she's getting tired of the hyper-focus on…
Tanaye White Sports Illustrated Swimsuit thegrio.com
August 20, 2020
Model Tanaye White, who has natural hair, is one of the rookies in the 2021 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit's next issue.
Angela Simmons thegrio.com
April 30, 2020
Angela Simmons urges body positivity while posing in a pink bikini on Instagram, opening up about her body issues and…