
Social Justice Leader.
Media Critic.
Educator.
Speaker.
Writer.
DoctorJonPaul is changing the way we discuss the intersections of gender, race and identity in education and entertainment.
With over 15 years of experience in leadership and social justice education, DoctorJonPaul is focused on using their voice and platform to highlight the joy and resilience of marginalized people.
AS SEEN ON
“Unlearning fear is about giving yourself the freedom you deserve.”
— DoctorJonPaul, TEDx CSULB
What Folks are Saying:
The Book
In Black. Fat. Femme: Revealing the Power of Visibly Queer Voices (in Media) and Learning to Love Yourself, educator and media critic Dr. Jonathan P. Higgins--aka Doctor Jon Paul--delivers an honest and extraordinary new take on how the author, and other Black Fat Femmes like them, have come to find and understand their identity.
“This is a triumph of embracing one's true self. The lessons and insights within are valuable to anyone who wants a deeper connection and understanding of the world around them. Filled with humor and heart, DoctorJonPaul’s experiences are delivered with a passion that anyone can draw strength from.”
- Noah J.
As a therapist who often recommends books for empowerment, self-discovery, and healing, Black. Fat. Femme. by Dr. Jonathan P. Higgins is an essential read. This memoir and cultural analysis beautifully blends personal storytelling with critical reflections on race, gender expression, and body image, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community.
-Emely R.
THE SHOW
From cupcakes celebrating famous Black women to a towering Tuskegee Airmen cake, the bakers aim high while honouring Black history.
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THE PODCAST
Webby Honored & Shorty Nominated - The “Black Fat Femme Podcast” is a podcast that celebrates all the intersections of identity. Along with my co-host Jordan Daniels, we talk about what it means to thrive and how we are adding to the narratives our ancestors didn’t get to tell.

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