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Geena Rocero gave the keynote address at the Pride Summit. |
The Filipina American LGBTIQ+ activist gave the keynote address at the virtual event that took place in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, movements for racial justice and renewed push back on LGBTIQ+ rights in some parts of the world.
"We should all protest systems of transphobia, homophobia, racism, inequality and all forms of dehumanization. I’m celebrating by uplifting the voices and leadership of black and brown LGBTIQ+ voices. Pride was started by trans people of color."
June is Pride Month promoting equality and visibility of the LGBTIQ+ community. Pride represents a time to celebrate self-affirmation, reject shame and social stigmas, stand up for human rights and uplift the powers of love and diversity.
This year, Pride Month is taking place within context of the activism spurred by anti-racism demonstrations after the death of George Floyd, a black man, while he was being arrested in Minneapolis two weeks ago.
"If the movements for gender equality doesn’t involve and center trans people of color, it won’t last and it won’t be effective," said Rocero.
"Now more than ever, we have to be there for each other. We have to be more intentional. For me the future of activism is when it is a common calling for everyone. If you’re not dismantling any systems of oppression, it’s time to wake up,” she said.
Rocero (she/her) is a supermodel, transgender advocate and founder of Gender Proud, a media production company that tells stories of the transgender community worldwide to elevate justice and equality, based in the U.S.
"If the movements for gender equality doesn’t involve and center trans people of color, it won’t last and it won’t be effective," said Rocero.
"Now more than ever, we have to be there for each other. We have to be more intentional. For me the future of activism is when it is a common calling for everyone. If you’re not dismantling any systems of oppression, it’s time to wake up,” she said.
Rocero (she/her) is a supermodel, transgender advocate and founder of Gender Proud, a media production company that tells stories of the transgender community worldwide to elevate justice and equality, based in the U.S.
She kept her sexual status a secret as she established a career as an international supermodel. Rocero shocked the fashion industry when she came out as trans in 2014 in a TED talk.
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