Way back in the 90s, I had the great pleaure of first working with Nikki Calma, better known to most as Tita Aida. There are so many incredible things I could write about her: her activism, her wonderful smile, the energy that never seems to run out, her willingness to give back and make a difference. Oh my!
Back when I first met her, she was her working with the Asian AIDS Project in San Francisco, which later became the Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center and now known as San Francisco Community Health Center. (That organization quickly became one of my favorites, by the way).
She has taken on leadership roles at the API Pride Pavilion and Stage at San Francisco Pride, and has also served on the Pride Board of Directors. She also lends her incredible talent as a performer to emcee portions of these events. The annual GAPA Runway is another place where you will find her behind the microphone.
Tita has been a leader for Trans March SF (which takes place each year during Pride Weekend) and for the Transgender Day of Remembrance. She has hosted numerous community events and fundraisers. Everything she does is with style and charm. Pretty much everyone in San Francisco is glad that Tita Aida came their way.
Although she never seems to age. today she is actually celebrating a birthday. (Please feel free to leave birthday greetings in the comments below). Seldom do I write here about people I actually know, but I should have written about this wonderful person long ago. Happy birthday dear Tita. I am proud to call you a friend!
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