“The 32-year-old gay Venezuelan makeup artist has survived things that would break most people. But in conversation, he peppers his story with warmth, dignity, and an insistence on seeing the beauty in small pleasures.”
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Oh damn. I hope there’s a crowdfund. Restocking a pro kit is expensiiiiiiiiiiiive. It’s tax deductible but major outlay upfront.
aug 17, 2025, 6:01 pm • 15 0 • view
Andry has so much grace. A beautiful soul.
aug 17, 2025, 5:44 pm • 10 1 • view
Does he have a go fund me? I’m sure he would recoup his makeup kit many time over
aug 17, 2025, 8:45 pm • 1 0 • view
Can anyone think of good makeup brands, whose owner took a stance against Trump, or endorsed Kamela Harris, and is supportive of the queer community? I'm sure there are a couple of brands that would gladly support Andry and help him to rebuild his kit by donating a few products.
aug 17, 2025, 11:05 pm • 3 0 • view
Maybe if several people write to those brand's customer service, they will pass it on and something will come out of it? At the top of my head I can think of: Danessa Myricks Beauty Rare Beauty Trixie Cosmetics KimChiChic Beauty
aug 17, 2025, 11:05 pm • 2 0 • view
Thank you @tusk81.bsky.social Thank you.
aug 17, 2025, 6:05 pm • 1 0 • view
@thebulwark.com can you start a Go Fund Me for Andry to get new supplies for his Makeup Kit? People would donate to help him out.
aug 17, 2025, 6:12 pm • 12 0 • view
I also am wondering if there is a way to donate money to him
aug 18, 2025, 4:53 pm • 0 0 • view
He crossed legally in August 2024 with an asylum claim. “He was detained immediately, and within a week, officials accused him of belonging to the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang based solely on two tattoos”. This fucking tattoo shit was going on before Trump/Miller even took over #AbolishICE
aug 17, 2025, 5:24 pm • 39 3 • view
And? What? They questioned him? He certainly wasn't sent to hell until Trump/ Miller
aug 17, 2025, 7:27 pm • 3 0 • view
Right. The Nazis deported him but border security determined he was in a gang under Biden and held him in detention
aug 17, 2025, 7:32 pm • 3 0 • view
I found it such a poignant tribute to the irrepressible human spirit that he spent some of his ordeal designing an elaborate suit in his mind 💚
aug 17, 2025, 5:08 pm • 18 0 • view
Trump locked him up like he’s a mass murderer or serial killer, but Andry has a Heart of Gold and wouldn’t hurt a fly. This is just one example of the cruelty and heartlessness of the Trump Regime!
aug 17, 2025, 5:38 pm • 9 1 • view