Humanity

A collage of past {THE AND} participants

Community

We Want to Hear From You

We’re working on a new video series exploring these shifts, and we’d love to include your voice. Your thoughts. Your honest reflections.

Collage of Japanese Studio Ghibli animated movies: Howl's Moving Castle and Arrietty

Animation

How Animation Taught Me to Be Human: One of the Most Powerful Forms of Storytelling

Animation is not just for kids, it’s one of the most powerful ways to tell a story. From Studio Ghibli to Attack on Titan, these worlds have shaped how I love, heal, and see humanity. This is an ode to the lessons I’ve learned and an invitation to feel them too.