When Patricia Williams welcomed her son Redd into the world in 2012, she never imagined that his first baby photos would spark confusion, cruelty, and ultimately, a mission to change how people perceive difference.
Like any proud parent, Patricia and her husband, Dale, were overjoyed to share pictures of their newborn. Redd was mesmerizing — with snow-white hair, porcelain skin, and striking blue eyes. The hospital staff gathered around to catch a glimpse of the baby with the luminous hair, but Patricia thought nothing of it. After all, she and Dale were both blonde, as was their older son, Gage. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary.