Heroes

"Anyone can be a hero. Everyone has something to contribute, a special gift to share with the galaxy. The Resistance is built on people, on hope. It's about standing up to oppression, doing what's right, and helping others."

[Vi Moradi in Black Spire]

I have been a fan, an active fan since I can remember.

And, in many years now, I had the chance to meet and be part of many groups and communities.

But never did I encounter such incredible attention to other people's needs and rights, and sensibilities and ways to be as in this fandom.

In this (difficult) year alone, I saw you all fighting the right fights, learning, crying, educating yourself, improving, acknowledging privileges.

Inspired by the character we love, YOU were the true inspiration.

The true leaders.

I pick today just three, in the myriad of acts of kindness I witnessed.

But, this post is dedicated to EVERYONE of you.

You, that shared resources, gathered donations, reported abuses, talked about what matters, went on the streets.

Big help, small help, big gestures, small ones.

Everyone contributing in their own means, everyone AWARE.

You were beautiful to see.

And to follow.

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@bound2bepic's "Saving what we love" series donates part of the proceeds to NAPAWF. The National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum (napawf.org) is the only organization focused on building power with AAPI women and girls to influence critical decisions that affect their lives, their families, and their communities.

@fandomplanetpins, in collaboration with Marc Thompson, donated 100% of the profits of their pin sale to the Wounded Warrior Project (woundedwarriorproject.org), committed to helping those living with PTSD. Since 2003, WWP has been a tireless advocate for millions of wounded warriors and their families, improving their lives, providing support and programs.

@bbcre8 donated 100% of the profits generated by their “Rebellions are Built on Hope” patches and pins to the BEAM, Black Emotional And Mental Health Collective (beam.community). BEAM is a collective of advocates, yoga teachers, artists, therapists, lawyers, committed to the emotional/mental health and healing of Black communities.