Sonya Renee Taylor is a New York Times best-selling author, activist, thought leader, and spoken word artist. She is the founder of The Body is Not An Apology, a global movement centered on body liberation and racial justice. Taylor's work is grounded in a framework of radical self-love and transformational change. Taylor has authored seven books and created other notable projects including the "What's Up, Y'all?" video series. She also founded the Buy Back Black Debt initiative, which was inspired by principles of reparations. In October 2020, this initiative cleared over half a million dollars in Black-held debt. Taylor identifies as a Black queer woman and also holds the identities of being fat, cisgender, and neurodivergent. Her work spans activism, writing, and performance, with a consistent focus on social justice and personal liberation.