Mermaid Stereotypes Redefined

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Rose Many Ponies

Dancer
Potterhead
Mermaid
Tell Us Your Good Deed

I am to be the Head Lady Dancer at Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum Pow Wow July 2023, where I will represent the Worcester Inter-tribal Indian Center proudly, dancing and singing for all of my ancestors who were silenced.

Why are you participating?

I am more than Pocahontas and Tiger Lily. Although it was nice to have characters who looked like me, their stories and representations are false.

Ryan

MA
United States

Queer
Advocate
Mermaid
Tell Us Your Good Deed

I support and advocate for people who have severe mental health challenges and trauma to live the life they want and follow their dreams.

Why are you participating?

I believe that queer people have the right to be heard, loved, and protected and to choose the life they want to live.

Danielle

Worcester, MA
United States

Mermaid
Puerto Rican
Therapist
Tell Us Your Good Deed

I smile and say hello to strangers, random people I meet day to day and I have met and heard so many happy, sad, hard, and inspiring stories from complete strangers. I give people an inviting space to share their stories with a smile and a quick "hello".

Why are you participating?

I appreciate and love breaking stereotypes. How I carry myself, how I speak and dress is always meant to challenge societal norms. Being "normal" or "fitting in" is overrated.

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