The words are chosen in honor of SF Pride's world famous Gay Day Parade this weekend and to acknowledge the scope and variety even within the community itself; language touches many aspects of life; it empowers us to express ourselves as well as observe our world more keenly.
la·ti·n@:
noun
Used by LGBT (Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender) of Latin-American race to acknowledge/indicate all genders.
→ latino = male, latina = female, some people identify as both or either.
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trans·for·mi·sta (tran(t)s-ˈfȯrˈmɪˈstɑ):
noun
Males who dress as females, including considering it an art (such as in Havana, Cuba).