grumpy and gorgeous (and on the internet)

There were a series of ads on the Disney Channel in May for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month where the various Asian leads of their shows told stories about their family history. The star of Andi Mack said in one of these ads, after recounting the journey of her grandmother who came to America after being widowed with two young children, “My Asian heritage holds a special place in my heart. It reminds me that I’m different, and being different is important and exciting.“ I think about this line a lot. I want all the kids watching TV in this country to not be afraid of being different in this world of build-the-wall chants and white supremacy. I want them to feel important and be excited. Andi Mack seems to want that too. It’s a joy in this hellscape country to know that despite the best efforts of the worst people, there will still be people willing to take the next big step.

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