Aubrey Taylor had a long night. Taylor, who is a person with dwarfism, was working with his friend to prepare for a New York City art exhibition, and they decided to grab food at the nearby deli.
It was a “really exciting moment for both of us”, Taylor said, as the gallery show entirely featured artists who identify as little people. As they waited for their food late that October evening, however, this excitement was marred by what Taylor alleges was a hate crime based upon dwarfism.