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Friday Links: Why Hairspray’s Tracy Turnblad is a Body Confidence Role Model

Stephanie Padich, Communications Intern

This week's top news headlines include Prince William’s encouraging talk about raising mental health awareness in the workplace and the announcement of a new Barbie movie starring Amy Schumer, with the aim of challenging impossible mainstream body ideals.

Check out more headlines below!

Opinion: Reasons to avoid watching the annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

Why Hairspray’s Tracy Turnblad might just be the most body-positive Broadway character of all time.

Here is a more in-depth look at the 21st Century Cures Act, an overall health and mental health reform package anticipated to be passed by congress this upcoming January.