After I moved to the United States, I stopped doing many of the things I used to do in Korea. Lately, I’ve learned to accept and appreciate my roots more, while truly celebrating the current version of myself.
For this 24-year-old, fighting for Palestinian rights is ‘the most core part of my identity’
Lea Kayali is one of many Palestinian women continuing a long-held tradition of fighting for liberation
Editor’s Note on gender and identity coverage
We are excited to announce a new gender and identity page on washingtonpost.com
