weight bias
Why It’s Time to Stand Up to Charles Barkley’s Fat-shaming and Weight Bias
Editor’s Note: Last week, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) was alerted by a dedicated OAC member, Abby Lentz, to a weight bias issue in the media. In 2015, the OAC spoke out against NBA analyst Charles Barkley, and he has once again targeted women in the San Antonio area for their weight and size. Mr. Barkley made disparaging remarks on a recent Inside the NBA broadcast on TNT about women affected by obesity. As a result of these insensitive, weight-bias fueled comments, the OAC has called for TNT to suspend Charles Barkley and for the NBA to encourage Mr. Barkley to make a public apology. One dedicated OAC member, Sarah Bramblette, has spoken out publicly about how Mr. Barkley’s comments not only affect her as an individual …