Zakiyah Caldwell Burroughs, a native of Philadelphia, embarked on her captivating photographic journey in the year 2010, swiftly rising to prominence within the industry. Much more than just a photographer, she adeptly weaves visual narratives, boasting a diverse and impressive portfolio of projects.

Step into a world where resilience and strength reign supreme, as we unveil our powerful women's empowerment shoot in our latest issue. "Unbreakable Voices" is a stunning visual journey that shines a spotlight on survivors who have not only triumphed over adversity but also chosen to inspire and empower others to rise above their own challenges.

The Bigger Picture is gearing up to provide opportunities for underrepresented BIG & TALL Men to learn, grow, and connect through its inaugural events dedicated to promoting size diversity in plus-size male fashion. Happening in various locations across New York City from February 9 to February 10, 2024, New York Fashion Week Mens+ assures an extraordinary experience for all attendees.

In the footprints of Legends and Pioneers of the Plus Community that has battled against Body Shaming and fought for Diversity and Inclusion in the Fashion, Arts, Entertainment, and Beauty Industries, National Curves Day, Inc. (NCD) is changing the game globally! We don’t only want the runway; it’s consistent representation on billboards, magazine covers, leading roles in films, and the number one entertainer title to name a few, said ZaK Bell Founder of National Curves Day. NCD accepted the baton and turned it into a torch by igniting the light within through self-love and acceptance first.

Meet Sandra Negron, a dynamic Latina Content Creator and major influencer who has carved a niche for herself in the world of Plus Size Fashion, Beauty, and Lifestyle. Sandra's journey began in 2012 when she decided to create the blog La Pecosa Preciosa (The Precious Freckle Face) as a hobby.

From her earliest years, Gabriella Symone Parker embarked on a profound journey of self-discovery, navigating a world that often seemed at odds with her own self-acceptance. Raised in an environment brimming with love and support, Gabriella's unwavering confidence became a guiding light through the challenges she encountered due to her size.

Mariana LYS, a Tokyo-based plus-size model, originally hails from Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. However, her upbringing includes six influential years in the United States, endowing her with complete bilingual proficiency in both Japanese and English.

Tiffany's career began in radio, where she gained recognition on shows like Hot 99.5's "The Kane Show" and "The Sarah Show." Her talents eventually led to her hosting her radio programs on WLLS Radio and WLGK Logik Radio.

In a world often shaped by narrow beauty ideals, Iya Thomas emerges as a beacon of inspiration, shattering conventions and breaking down barriers. A remarkable woman of substance and spirit, Iya's life story unfolds like a triumphant anthem in the ever-evolving narrative of body positivity.

Chenese Lewis, renowned as one of the pioneering Plus-Size Influencers according to Forbes, has been at the forefront of the body positivity movement for over two decades. As an advocate for positive body image and self-esteem, she has established herself as a trailblazer and pioneer in the industry.

Kendra Salmon, a plus-size model hailing from New Jersey. She is an esteemed healthcare worker serving on the Oncology Unit at a local hospital. Kendra is an active member of The Ruff Ryders Lifestyle community. Recently, she achieved the prestigious honor of being crowned Miss Congeniality at the Miss Full Figured Caribbean Pageant.

We both noticed a lot of change once the world suffered through the pandemic. We felt the excitement of celebrating one another was low so curating a fresh brand would help lift the moral of our community of friends, family, and future brand partnerships. Joy had a wonderful idea and then reached out to Sheena to join forces to bring C.O.S to the surface.

Tazah Richardson has been a fixture on the DMV plus size fashion scene since 2006. Her career as a Plus-Size Model, Modeling Coach, Make-Up Artist, and now the current reigning Ms. Full-Figured D.M.V. 2022 has permitted her opportunities from print to runway to television appearances both nationwide and abroad internationally, all as a freelance model. She attributes much of my success to keeping a positive attitude while navigating the, sometimes not so glamorous, plus modeling industry.

Originally my reason for competing so many times is because I was a sore loser. I HATE TO LOSE. To me it triggered some of my past traumas, where people told me I wasn't good enough. For me, I felt like I had to show people I was better than what they thought I was. Truth of the matter is, I needed to prove to myself that I was worthy enough. I believed them, to be honest, but I didn't want them to know I did.

Having a passion for both communications and law, her work philosophy is that journalism is lawyering with a pen. Upon graduating law school, Kellye decided to focus her career in journalism and communications strategy. She takes pride in translating the “complicated” into layman’s terms for the public, and her work reflects her proficiency in these respective fields.

Her passion for self-love and self-care turned into her ministry by birthing National Curves Day in October 2015. A day once founded for women to love who they see in the mirror quickly became CoEd and all-inclusive by late summer 2017 through the award-winning non-profit National Curves Day Inc., where she serves as Co-Founder and President.

Johnny Bigg has become one of the of the biggest supporting big and tall men’s brand. Finding clothing for bigger bodies continue to be a problem, even in the days when everyone claims to be inclusive. But Johnny Bigg continues to answer the call and solve a problem.

Meet La’Toya Nicole Fletcher and read about how her failed suicide attempt became the driving force behind her success.

Dr. Jacquie Hadnot is an 8x national and international best-selling author, cleric, entrepreneurial enthusiast, and CEO and Founder of Fragrances by Mallie Boushaye, Mallie Boushaye Essentials and Purpose Life Coaching, LLC.

Diamond Cash is a Plus Size Model based in Atlanta, Georgia. By profession she is a Master Social Worker and the author of “Overcoming: Affirmations for Your Success”, a self-help guidebook. She is originally from Detroit, Michigan and currently serves children & families in the Metro Atlanta area.