Ali’s life with dwarfism has its challenges. Growing up in Indiana, she often sought protection from offensive comments. Having no ambition to leave high school Ali experienced what it’s like to be the center of negative attention. Ali shares her passion for Black Lives Matter and talks about how she’s come to own her dwarfism, her blackness, and her femininity. Ali supports diversity through advocating for racial, disabled, dwarfism, LGBTQ, and anyone who is perceivably different in society.