I was born to Korean parents in America, and language has always been a conscientious choice. As a child, I knew I was going to speak only in Korean to my parents. As I’ve gotten older, my language skills stayed stagnant, and what was once a source of pride is now getting in the way of communicating with my parents.
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
