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upcoming Appearances
Come out to Meet Raqui and Partake in these Special Events
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July 10th 2010 - BABS Summer Jam - Hosting Forum: We are all Fat... Why Hate? - www.babsbbw.com - Long Island NY -
July 12th - 19th - Vegas Bash 2010 - Filming for LargeInCharge TV - www.bbwnetwork.com Las Vegas
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Speaking for the SISTAZ Reaching Out Organization
February 20th 2010 - Bridgeport CT.
Topic: Abuse and Recognizing the Signs
Learn more about SISTAZ Reaching out and what they do for our Community - Based out of New York and Connecticut.
www.sistazreachingout.com
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Judging the Wilkes BBW Philly Pageant 2009
August 23rd, 2009 - Philadelphia
It was about 4 years ago the first time I went to Philly to Judge Mr. Wilkes BBW Pageant. Going again was a experience I wont forget. I was very proud of the ladies who represented BBW Beauty this year. But the Winner Robin really was someone who I was quite pleased with. She was the smallest woman on stage but her presence was one to be admired. Some women stood out on stage others faded into the background...
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Raqui's
LargeInCharge Online Radio Show
LargeInCharge Magazine founded in 2004 by Raqui.
This Size Acceptance and
Empowerment Magazine has helped hundreds of thousands of
Plus Sized people through the years. Now taking
important Plus Sized Issues and discussing them Live for
the Public to Participate and Voice their opinions.
Starting May 2008 Raqui your Host makes you think about things you might
not have realized...
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Information
Listen Live
Every Friday 7-9pm eastern, 4-6 pacific,
5-7 mountain,
6-8 central
go to
www.blogtalkradio.com/LargeInChargeRadio
Call in and
be a guest, ask questions and make comments
Guest call-in number: (718)
508-9491 -
E-mail Raqui @
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Again what can I say Jennifer
Barreto-Leyva ... She then
surprised me with another email. (One
day me and Jennifer have to meet.) She
is a New Columnist for DC Glamour Plus,
and who was featured in one of her first
articles?...
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Tonight is an opening at Nicole
Klagsbrun Gallery where the W Photos,
will be displayed. Below is the press
release for the show. The decision to
put it on was made not so long ago, and
it is an effort to raise some money for
my new upcoming project, the biggest one
yet! If you are able it would be a
pleasure to see you tonight. This is a
wonderful celebration of all of your
hard work! Thank you one more time for
being so wonderful!
Mika -
SEE MORE
Nicole Klagsbrun Gallery - January
23 - February 29th 2009
526 W. 26th Street, No. 213
New York, NY 10001
gallery@nicoleklagsbrun.com
P. 212.243.3335
F. 212.243.1059
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When I got an E-mail from Jennifer
Barreto-Leyva a Columnist for
www.Gordos.com
known for her outspoken ways and
articles. I was quite pleased.
She found me through the internet and
had seen me on The Cristina Show.
She liked my out front speaking and
frankness of my treatment on various
shows. We are definitely two peas
in a pod. When Jennifer told me about
the treatment of Plus Sized People in
the Spanish speaking countries....
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November
2008 was W Magazine Special Art Edition.
Mika Rottenberg was commissioned to do
an Exclusive piece of work for W
Magazine. In this work Mika's unique
style of art is seen as a totem pole of
people all working in small quarters and
each in extreme conditions. I was
selected to be one of the models for
this piece of work, I was also featured
in the behind the scenes video....
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The
Swedish Documentary Team joined me for
Labor Day Weekend while we went over my
work at a Size Activist and Squasher.
I personally wish more of my work at a
BBW event would have came out in the
Documentary but I cannot say I was
dissatisfied. Being told by the
producer and crew that I was the one
person of size who they really believed
loved themselves was a pleasure.
They said there is something in me that
they do not see with other people of
size. They believed my every word and
understood my fight for Acceptance as a
Human being....
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The Tyra Show, It was an experience. When I saw an
email in my mail box from a Tyra Show producer I was a
bit wary. I wondered what kind of show would it
be. I am quite picky about my appearances.
Things haven't always gone the way it was supposed to
and I didn't want to just be know as QUEEN RAQUI the 6'4
600lb squasher. Mind you I am not ashamed of my
Queen Raqui work. But to the rest of the world it
will be seen as a big joke. I want
to be seen for everything I do....
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Phat Poetry is an evening of words and
sounds dedicated to curvy women, big
handsome men, and those that love them!
Gracing the stage will be some of the
country's up and coming poets, spoken
word and hip hop artists....
Participating in the First Phat poetry
was a wonderful experience I will
treasure. It was well organized
and the location was great. We
were treated respectfully and like the
true to life performers we are...
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2008 was about Goals for me. So
when I was asked to perform spoken word
for Curvesity Entertainment at a poetry
reading they were having in Brooklyn, I
was quite happy. I have been
writing poetry for years and finally, I
was going to perform live in front of an
audience and express myself fully.
So celebrating 2008 and accomplishing
one of my goals for the New Year was a
special occasion, I was also able to
celebrate my birthday in a special way....
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The
Maury Show, I know a lot of you are
saying, what did Raqui get herself into
this time. Believe me taking the
acting part on the Maury show did not
come with out reservations. I have
been contacted by many producers of the
Maury Show over the years and rejected
the parts many times. But a woman
I knew name Emily from a previous
project I participated in sent me an
e-mail about a job....
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The
Cristina show, for those of you who
don't know who Cristina is, she is known
as the Spanish Oprah. Her show is
in Spanish and it the most well known
show in the Spanish community.
Everyone loves her. My experience
on her show was a over all positive
experience though a few choose moments
didn't sit to well with me. I have
to say though I don't believe anyone was
being malicious towards me.....
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The
Guggenheim! I was very excited,
knowing that the video "Dough" that I
was featured in was now in this amazing
Museum. I had never had the
pleasure of going to the Guggenheim and
my first visit was to see "Dough".
Waiting to watch myself sniff flowers
and have an allergic reactions actually
was not easy. So many people were
there and viewing....
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In
this related photographic work. Mika wanted to show the
attributes of gravity while at the same time defying it.
In my eyes gravity is clearly shown in me crushing this
man INTO THE COUCH! Also in the water that was
being spit into the plant. My hair defied gravity
and the balloons tied to the male models toes show this
also.....
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My third shoot with Mika was a long but
interesting one.This shoot was quite
extensive gathering the many individuals
who she has worked with before and a few
more. From my understanding this
picture deals with Motion, Strength,
Size and Gravity. While I am not
an expert I can see many things from
this collective image.
It seems as though every participant
shows some.....
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I was asked to tell the story of how I
got into my wrestling/squashing career.
The story was to be part of a show
called World Watching in Japan.
The show was to show case big people
living there lives in America. The show
included my story, the party scene for Large people, and
how large people also find love and relationships.
How we can have a good life and should be accepted
for who we are
One aspect I did not appreciate during
this filming was that the crew.....
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The
UK television production company,
Yorkshire TV has been commissioned to
make an hour-long network documentary
for ITV1 challenging the taboo
surrounding relationships between big
women and their admirers. Raqui was
requested to do an interview for this
show because of her online activities as
a wrestler/squasher and model. Her views
on why men like large women and her
profession was greatly appreciated and
needed for this documentary....
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Christmas eve music show with El & Syl Variety Show,
Raqui the Owner and Founder of
LargeInCharge Magazine. This spot is
dedicated to her thoughts, vents, and
observations of Plus Sized Life. Raqui's
"Tell it like it is" style of writing
has brought hundreds to her blog's and
thousands to LargeInCharge.com.
There is
so much behind the woman who has brought
this magazine into existence. Being
Internationally known as a wrestler lead
the way to modeling for companies and
being featured in magazines. magazines.
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BBWRadio
Interview with Raqui discussing many thoughts and feelings on being a
Plus Sized Woman, Dating, Men, Life,
Obstacles, The Medical Profession, and more.
Hosts,
Tofu De La Moore, Brie Brown and Steve.
Raqui Give away a Video to her Queen
Raqui fans. Video Titled: A Day
with Queen Raqui.
Listen to Audio
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Winner
of FRIDA's 2008 annual recognition of a
woman who makes a difference in the
lives of disabled women. Raqui.
We had many wonderful honorees this year, but we are
ecstatic about giving the award to Raqui!
About 2 months ago, a woman whose
confidentiality had been violated by a
former social service worker came upon
Raqui's MySpace site rather by accident.
"I was so impressed with her fight
against people who disrespect voluptuous
ladies", said the client. "I knew
right away that this was a strong sister
who knew what I had been through, and
was not afraid to take a stand for me."
"I am so grateful to her."
Without Raqui's help, the client would
not have had the crucial support she
needed to take control of her situation
and get the offending party to
cooperate.
Thank you Raqui for all you do on a
daily basis!
Sarah Jackson, FRIDA - a group for women
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December
9th 2007 was a very special day for the
Plus Sized Community and myself I must
say. Curvesity Entertainment had there
first Annual Curvesity Curvy Awards.
Recognition for those who are in the
Plus Sized Community had finally
arrived.
I was an honoree along with some very
outstanding people who have dedicated
there lives and actions....
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Being a Judge at the BBW Pageant in
Philly was a nice experience. I liked
the set up and the room. It seemed like
a very family and community orientated
event. In between the beautiful ladies
showcasing themselves in the pageant.
This year was the first year in which
contestants from all over were allowed
to enter. Formerly only Philadelphia
residents could enter. Now they want a
greater diversity of ladies to enter.
So for the first time contestants from
other states graced the stage. They
were beautiful, talented and graceful
examples of everyday women....
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I started speaking when I
was a Teenager. Standing in front
of new students at the Delaware Valley
Job Corps campus. I spoke about the many
gangs we had present.
From there I went toward speaking to
others and giving advice. Speaking
to younger and older women.
Speaking to friends and giving counsel.
Now I am moving forward and speaking on
behalf of many different issues.
Either in public, In my support groups,
or one on one.
It is my great honor to speak for an
Organization called Sistaz Reaching Out.
I have been speaking for them for a few
years. Since then I have went to
speaking in Documentaries and Television
using my Queen Raqui identity as a
stepping stool to get me noticed
I
have been given many honors for my work
with Sistaz Reaching Out. If you would
like to read more go to The Speaker part
of this website....
Click Here
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i-D magazine Group Shot - Raqui modeling Hoody |
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i-D magazine up close Raqui |
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Loaded Magazine UK - Appearance
Loaded Magazine UK - Appearance |
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Loaded Magazine UK - Appearance |
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Closer Magazine Article- UK
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Woman's Day - New Zealand |
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Maximum German Edition - Cover |
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Maximum German Edition - Article |
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Maximum British Edition - Cover |
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Maximum British Edition - Article |
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Modeling for Rosalee Knoxx |
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Modeling for Rosalee Knoxx |
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Modeling for Rosalee Knoxx |
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Factory Girl "Dough" featured in Elle Magazine Cover |
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Factory Girl "Dough" featured in Elle Magazine |
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Factory Girl "Dough" featured in Elle Magazine Up Close |
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Raqui modeling clothing for Rosalee Woman's Size Apparel |
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Raqui modeling clothing for Rosalee Woman's Size Apparel |
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Raqui modeling clothing for Rosalee Woman's Size Apparel |
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Raqui modeling Chair for MaxxDaddy Monster Folding Chair |
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Interview with www.MundoHipHop.com
for Argentina - Connecting with the Latin Community |
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Interview with www.MundoHipHop.com
for Argentina |
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Interview with www.MundoHipHop.com
for Argentina |
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Interview with www.MundoHipHop.com
for Argentina |
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Interview @ BiggerAndBetterThangs 2nd Year Anniversary for Bronx Net |
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Interview @ BiggerAndBetterThangs 2nd Year Anniversary for Bronx Net |
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Interviewed for "Documentary Behind The Fat" |
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Interviewed for "Documentary Behind The Fat" |
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Interviewed for "Documentary Behind The Fat" |
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