Annie Segarra
| Annie Elainey | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | Annie Segarra August 22, 1990 |
| YouTube information | |
| Channel | |
| Genre | disability |
| Subscribers | 18,900[1] (2019-11-10) |
| Total views | 1.2M[1] (2019-11-10) |
Annie Segarra (born August 22, 1990),[2] also known as Annie Elainey, is an American YouTuber, artist, and activist for LGBT and disability rights.[3][4] Segarra, who is queer, Latinx, and disabled, advocates for accessibility, body positivity, and media representation of marginalized communities.[5][3][6][7]
YouTube career
In 2010, Segarra created a Tumblr account Stop Hating Your Body, which became a popular forum for people to share stories about body image and self-love.[8][9][10] Segarra was invited to speak at schools about body image issues.[9][10] She launched a YouTube channel and began vlogging, as Annie Elainey, about body image and recovery from an eating disorder.[3]
In 2014, Segarra began experiencing pain when walking, and eventually needed a wheelchair to get around. At age 26 she was diagnosed with Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (EDS), a genetic collagen disorder.[3][5] Segarra documented her experiences and thoughts about disability on her YouTube channel.[3][11] She has cited Frida Kahlo, another queer Latina suffering from chronic pain, as a source of empowerment.[3][6]
Segarra felt that the 2017 Women's March lacked visibility and accessibility for disabled people. In response, she created a t-shirt with the text "The Future is Accessible",[12] modeled after a popular "The Future is Female" shirt from the 1970s.[13]
In 2017, Segarra was featured in the NBCNews.com Latino 20.[14]
In 2019, Segarra was selected to be part of the YouTube NextUp program.[15]
Personal life
Segarra lives in Miami, Florida.[3][16] She has a younger sister, Emily, who is autistic. Segarra regards Emily as her best friend.[3]
References
- ^ a b "About YouTube channel". YouTube.
- ^ Segarra, Annie. "About". Annie Segarra. Retrieved September 24, 2017 – via Facebook.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Carrie (December 26, 2016). "Queer Crip Love Fest: Talking with Queer Disabled Latinx Activist Annie Segarra about Family and Connection". Autostraddle. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
- ^ Leary, Alaina (August 30, 2017). "Activist Spotlight: Annie Segarra – YouTuber, Artist, Activist". Rooted in Rights. Disability Rights Washington. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
- ^ a b Kienapple, Bronwyn (September 1, 2017). "Here's What YouTuber Annie Elainey Wants You to Know About Being Disabled". Brit + Co. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
- ^ a b Reichard, Raquel (August 24, 2016). "Woman Crush(ing the Patriarchy) Wednesday: Annie Elainey Segarra". Latina. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
- ^ Green, Nadege. "Annie Segarra On Being A Millennial With A Disability And Accessibility In Miami". www.wlrn.org. Retrieved 2019-11-11.
- ^ Jio, Sarah (April 29, 2011). "Stop Hating Your Body! That's The Message of This New Web Site". Glamour. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
- ^ a b Salek, Christine (May 14, 2013). "Stop Hating Your Body Tumblr: Creator Annie Segarra Discusses Popular Blog". Mic.com. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
- ^ a b Baker, Katie J.M. (June 30, 2011). "Body-Positive Blogs: Helpful Or Hurtful?". Refinery29. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
- ^ Dupere, Katie. "These 11 YouTubers with disabilities will make you laugh, think and learn". Mashable. Retrieved 2019-11-11.
- ^ "The Future is Accessible T-Shirt | Bonfire". Bonfire. Retrieved 2019-02-26.
- ^ "Interview: Annie Segarra, The Future is Accessible". Bonfire. May 30, 2017. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
- ^ Sesin, Carmen (October 2, 2017). "#NBCLatino20: Advocate for Inclusion, Annie Segarra". NBCNews.com. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
- ^ "YouTube's Latest NextUp Program To Spotlight Latino, Black, And Female Creators". www.tubefilter.com. Retrieved 2019-11-11.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Zinn, Dori (March 30, 2017). "OUT50 Miami: Annie Segarra – The Disabilities Advocate". South Florida Gay News. Retrieved September 22, 2017.