From the Editors: Creatives & Social Impact: Jessamyn Stanley and Mr. Rogers
Jessamyn Stanley | From Marie Claire | “I think the real work that needs to be done is understanding why exercise pants have become a battle field. What kind of deeply rooted, body-negative bedrock are we shaking by encasing our fat rolls in rainbow-colored casing? Every curvature and dimple serves as a metaphorical middle finger to the patriarchal body-shaming status quo that profits from human beings believing they are unworthy of garments. There’s no shame in yoga leggings and there’s no shame in sweatpants—wear what makes you feel good and try not to let the haters get in the way of basking in your own greatness.” https://www.marieclaire.com/health-fitness/a18564389/yoga-leggings-versus-sweat-pants/
Mr. Rogers | From May 1, 1969, the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Communication | “This is what I give. I give an expression of care every day to each child, to help him realize that he is unique. I end the program by saying, “You’ve made this day a special day, by just your being you. There’s no person in the whole world like you, and I like you, just the way you are.” https://youtu.be/yXEuEUQIP3Q
