Actor Stereotypes Redefined

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Bobby

Newton, MA

United States

Autistic

Chinese

Actor

Tell Us Your Good Deed:

Helped other autistic people and students come to terms, cope with, accept, and thrive with their diagnosis.

Why are you participating?:

I've recently had a reckoning with labels- my race, my sexuality, my disability, how they define me and how I can respect and contribute and be part of the culture- my cultures.

Ahtziri

Butch

Actor

Mermaid

Tell Us Your Good Deed:

I work with immigrant and first-gen youth to mentor them through high school and make a plan for afterwards.

Nayeli

Writer

Actor

Artist

Tell Us Your Good Deed:

Held a lemonade stand for children with cancer.

Why are you participating?:

I like having my photo taken.

Zakaria

Cat Lover

Actor

Education Major

Tell Us Your Good Deed:

Zakaria's drawing is very good and he is really good in math.

Ellen

Dog Lover

Hopeless Romantic

Actor

Tell Us Your Good Deed:

Being a good friend.

Shaqulia

Worcester, MA

Estados Unidos

Leo

Actor

African American

Tell Us Your Good Deed:

Getting underpriveledged kids into college.

Why are you participating?:

To inspire.

Alex

Milford, MA

United States

Jedi

Actor

Argentine

Tell Us Your Good Deed:

I ignited a flag ceremony to help our high school recognize people from all walks of culture and country. Some of the students, including myself, wrote a speech, created a poster, and displayed our heritage flag. Important politicians and figures from Massachusetts came to witness the event.

Why are you participating?:

People used to think I was gay because of my flamboyant personality. I am straight. I have ADHD which has inhibited some aspects of my life including my relationship with women. I have accepted that I have a chemical imbalance in my brain.