Fuck No, Hugo Schwyzer

two things

1. I don’t think people need to be non-anon to post or contribute to the discussion, it’s a bit disingenous to pretend we don’t understand why people might want to stay anon when there are people like hugo out there, whatever means people need to feel safe is ok by me.

2. I believe I’ve found some problematic entries of james bliss, I can’t be sure if this is what the anon people are referencing, doubly so because I’m white like james, but see for yourself:

Here’s an entry where he criticizes South Asians:

http://james-bliss.tumblr.com/post/12150458746/small-girl-big-city-cliches-abound-darkjez

This sounds a lot like someone going down the path of Tim Wise:

http://james-bliss.tumblr.com/post/15169492035/thwi-omp

He entitles this entry “Just to be clear on my position….” but wouldn’t that be appropriating a position he cannot claim as a white guy?

http://james-bliss.tumblr.com/post/14573776128/just-to-be-clear-on-my-position

Sets himself as different from other white people:

http://james-bliss.tumblr.com/post/13505355114/funhouse

“Ever wish you were a pretty white lady?”

http://james-bliss.tumblr.com/post/12800481278/desperately-seeking-sousa

Criticism of second-wave feminism

http://james-bliss.tumblr.com/post/12517631337/the-second-wave-unconscious

Tagged “nana nana boo boo”

http://james-bliss.tumblr.com/post/12002287478/trill

Alright, THANK YOU for these links.

Whatever personal conclusion I come to about James Bliss, I can’t tell WOC how to feel about him. So I’m just going to publish this and let people do their own reading/thinking on the matter.

Interesting yet unsurprising - HITNS Press Release

Hugo claims he “resigned” but here’s what the press release says for Healthy is the New Skinny (thanks to ethereon for finding this):

http://healthyisthenewskinny.com/blog/2012/01/press-release-from-healthy-is-the-new-skinny/#.TxJxIy5KnZc.twitter

January 14th, 2012

Press Release from Healthy is the New Skinny

Christy Black

323-334-0467

christyb@naturalmodelsla.com

Healthy is the New Skinny addresses change in their organization

HUGO SCHWYZER NO LONGER ASSOCIATED WITH HEALTHY IS THE NEW SKINNY

LOS ANGELES, January 14, 2012: Due to past events that have been brought to light in Hugo Schwyzer’s personal life, we have decided to end all ties and he will no longer be working with our organization. While his performance with Healthy is the New Skinny (HNS) has been professional and valuable in helping to raise awareness about the struggles of dealing with body image issues in society, he will no longer be affiliated with HNS.

“While we have appreciated working with Hugo, we were not made aware of the extent of the events that have transpired and do not feel that it would be prudent for him to continue working with HNS.” – Katie Halchishick, Co-founder of Healthy is the New Skinny

We are dedicated to building the best team possible to help further the HNS movement. Even though he wasn’t a good fit for our team we wish Hugo success in his personal and professional life.

Healthy is the New Skinny is a multi-platform movement to bring a message of health, joy and responsibility to the beauty and fashion industries. Through bold and creative initiative, HNS works with media, corporate, and modeling partners to create lasting change. The Perfectly Unperfected Project is the non-profit outreach arm of Healthy is the New Skinny. PUP brings a powerful, interactive multi-media presentation about health, self-esteem, and transformation to schools, university, and general audiences.

Yep, it’s definitely fishy!

Which is it, Hugo?

Did you resign or did they end ties with you?

I know you read this Tumblr :)