More and more public figures, such as actors and athletes, are speaking out in support of minority rights. The LGBT community, for example, has made great strides in the last few decades and is still fighting for equal rights.
The growing number of athletes and celebrities who are not afraid to talk about their sexual orientation is a trend that seems set to continue for the foreseeable future. Let’s take a look at some of the world’s most renowned LGBT stars and athletes.
#1 Halsey
Halsey has been incredibly vocal in fighting for the rights of bisexuals everywhere. The So Good singer has donated generously to pro-LGBTQ causes and oftentimes makes mention of her sexuality through her songs. Despite being a popular figure, she still has to struggle as an open bi artist, specifically when people claim that she’s just “going through a phase.”
“I’m a young, bisexual woman, and I’ve spent a large part of my life trying to validate myself — to my friends, to my family, to myself — trying to prove that who I love and how I feel is not a phase. It’s not part of some confusion that’s going to change or could be manipulated,” Halsey said while receiving a GLAAD Media Award in 2018.