“Gender fluidity runs in my blood. When I speak my mother tongue Tagalog, I am home in all of its gender neutral glory. It’s not about going back, it’s about reclaiming what we’ve always had, and what our ancestors have always known. I speak the name and spirits of the #Kathoey in Thailand, the #Bakla in the Philippines , #FaaFaFine in Samoa, the #Babaylan of the Philippines, #Mahu of Hawaii, #Hijra in India, #GuanYin, Our goddess of compassion. #Lakapati, the trans goddess of Golden Rice and Fertility. Trans and Gender fluid identities have always been part of our AAPI culture. It’s time that we fully center it, honor it, and recognize its role in our collective power. “ Part of my speech at the Historic AAPI Led March at the National Mall, Washington DC @nationalunitymarch @apiavote @goldhouseco wearing my #Terno by @keith_lafuente #UnityMarch2022