Annie Segarra
Annie Segarra | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 22, 1990 |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Annie Elainey |
Annie Segarra (born August 22, 1990),[1] also known as Annie Elainey, is an American YouTuber, artist, and intersectional activist for LGBT and disability rights.[2][3] Segarra, who is queer, Latinx, and disabled, advocates for accessibility, body positivity, and media representation of marginalized communities.[4][2][5]
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.[6][7][8] Segarra was invited to speak at schools about body image issues.[8][7] She launched a YouTube channel and began vlogging, as Annie Elainey, about body image and recovery from an eating disorder.[2]
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).[4][2] Segarra documented her experiences and thoughts about disability on her YouTube channel.[2] She has cited Frida Kahlo, another queer Latina suffering from chronic pain, as a source of empowerment.[2][5]
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", modeled after a popular "The Future is Female" shirt from the 1970s.[9]
In 2017, Segarra was featured in the NBCNews.com Latino 20.[10]
Segarra lives in Miami, Florida.[2][11] She has a younger sister, Emily, who is autistic. Segarra regards Emily as her best friend.[2]
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Interview: Annie Segarra, The Future is Accessible". Bonfire. Medium. May 30, 2017. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
- ^ Sesin, Carmen (October 2, 2017). "#NBCLatino20: Advocate for Inclusion, Annie Segarra". NBCNews.com. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
- ^ Zinn, Dori (March 30, 2017). "OUT50 Miami: Annie Segarra – The Disabilities Advocate". South Florida Gay News. Retrieved September 22, 2017.