Sports Illustrated

Body-shaming exists, but we shouldn't accept it as just another sad and simple fact of life. Model Ashley Graham is on the front lines of this fight for body positivity.

You know what’s more “ostracizing” than being called plus-size? Actually BEING plus-size and unable to find clothes that fit you and that you like.
Plus-size people do not have the same choices as those who wear straight sizes — not in style, quality, price point, or availability. THAT'S ostracizing.

Ashley Graham's newfound fame begs the question: Should we drop the term "plus-size"?

Meet Tyra from Oakland: She admires Tyra Banks . . . and not just because they share a name.

Mo'ne Davis has made history is more ways than one. Here are some other knock-outs who have done the same.