Strength and fitness coach Chrissy King will challenge the diet and fitness industries that the author argues uphold Eurocentric beauty standards.   The author will reflect on her own relationship with her body and how others can learn to not just embrace body positivity but moreover body liberation.  Chrissy King will be joined in conversation by Karsonya Wise Whitehead, host of Today with Dr. Kaye on WEAA 88.9 FM.

Chrissy King is a writer, educator and strength and fitness coach.   

Karsonya Wise Whitehead is the host of Today with Dr. Kaye on WEAA 88.9 FM.   She is the founding director of The Karson Institute for Race, Peace & Social Justice, as well as a communication and African and African American Studies professor at Loyola University.  

• Free parking vouchers are available to program attendees who park at the Franklin Street Garage (15 W. Franklin Street) after 4pm.  Ask Pratt event staff for your parking voucher prior to or after the program.