Quotes About Inclusion

I am everything Donald Trump is against.

When I meet gay kids and they know who we are, I remember that's amazing because literally every gay person in every gay story I knew growing up was doomed to die. There weren't any positive gay stories and it's incredible that has changed.

As more doors open for me, I try to always bring people who I know through.

I think people should downplay politics more, be more involved in what they do.

I always thought that when I got into this business that I was going to have to downplay my Asianness and downplay my queerness, which is not an easy thing for me to do.

My character was in 'Raya and the Last Dragon' for a second, but that's a win for all trans-kind.

There are a lot of period dramas out there but not many opportunities for a mixed-race actress to play a period role.

Who are you without your girls? I truly believe that. Who are you without the people who help you make sense of the misogyny, the racism, the economic struggle, all of it? You need those people saying you're a good mom, a great writer. You're a great dresser. You cook well. Whatever the beauty is that you need to hear.

Martina's gone with people who don't want to be out, and it drives her crazy because she'd rather be open.

In America one drop of black ancestry makes you black.

When you're the only Asian in the room, the last thing you want to do is to point out you're Asian. And be the Asian dude.

I've worked with some of the greatest guys in the game, and they've always treated me with the same amount of respect, as if they were just working with another dude.

There aren't a lot of roles for sleepy-eyed black dudes.

I've always been around dudes and sports.

The first time I saw the Dutch character known as Black Pete, or Zwarte Piet, my heart sank, and I felt a little nauseated.

Growing up, I was aware of being a dwarf but I felt I could do anything.

If you're dyslexic I think it's very important to know that you can do anything you want and it's not simply because you're dyslexic that you should be shoved on the side.

I don't want anyone to feel they can't achieve their ambitions if they are dyslexic.

I feel like every person has a disability in some way. Whether you're dyslexic or Republican or whatever.

I'm aware that not everybody gets that feeling of ease walking through the world that I have.

Economics should not drive you out of the community.

Being biracial and being around my White family, I have to educate them.

I love my parents. Coming out to them was sort of coming out to myself. I educated them, and I wanted our relationship to keep growing. I wanted them to be a part of my life still. I wanted to be able to share with them what I was going through.

LoveLoud isn't just for the youth, but also their families and friends. They can attend and become educated on how to truly love and accept our LGBTQ youth.