Christina Aguilera Beri Tribut Kepada Komunitas LGBTQ

Christina Aguilera memberi tributnya kepada komunitas lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender dan questioning alias LGBTQ setelah berhalangan hadir di acara 2019 Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Dinner, di hari Sabtu, 30 Maret yang lalu.

Sang hitmaker 'Beautiful' seharusnya menerima HRC Ally for Equality Award, namun karena alasan yang masih belum diungkap sejauh ini, ia urung hadir. Meski sudah diberitahu tidak akan memenuhi undangan, namun Xtina menyempatkan memposting pesannya di media sosial.

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Since the very beginning of my career I have leaned on the LGBTQ+ community for support, friendship, joy and acceptance. I have found the most solace and unimaginable strength in my friends who identify as queer, and I have crawled out of some of my darkest times thanks to the small group of people I surround myself with - fellow dancers, glam artists, and creatives who I realize are overcoming obstacles of their own - the fights for freedom, the struggles for equality, and prayers for acceptance. I think the reason why I connect so deeply with this community is my intense love for anyone who is grateful and passionate to be living as their true selves. I thrive in the company of other humans who are proud of individuality, authenticity and creativity. I wore piercings when society told me to be fresh faced. I kissed girls when executives told me fans would look away. I helped give attention to gay relationships and eating disorders and phobias when they were mostly taboo. What I realize is that I would not have had the power to be where I am today without the return acceptance from those who, like myself, were labeled as ‘other.’ ???????? ???? While these social relationships leave me satisfied and fulfilled, I can’t help but acknowledge the struggle to get where we are today. The activists on the front lines of change have created a world for my friends to also thrive. These forward steps would truly not be possible without the perseverance of the Human Rights Campaign. I recognize there are still so many hurdles ahead, but to realize how far we’ve come and that my voice and presence has made an impact thus far is more fulfilling than words can express. To be acknowledged by the @HRCLosAngeles - our leaders who fight for equality - is an honor I accepted with much gratitude. I am unfortunately unable to attend in person tonight, but I look forward to continuing my support of, for and with the HRC.

A post shared by Christina Aguilera (@xtina) on Mar 30, 2019 at 7:02pm PDT

Intinya Xtina menyebut kalau komunitas LGBTQ penting bagi dirinya karena telah mendukung semenjak awal karirnya. Komunitas ini senantiasa memberi dukungan, persahabatan dan penerimaan kepada dirinya. Menurutnya alasan mengapa ia bisa begitu terhubung dengan komunitas ini adalah karena rasa sayangnya kepada siapapun yang bersyukur dan bersemangat dalam menjalani hidup dengan menjadi dirinya sendiri.

Lebih lanjut Xtina menyebut jika ia tidak akan memiliki kekuatan seperti yang dimilikinya sekarang tanpa adanya penerimaan dari mereka, yang seperti dirinya, dilabeli dengan kata "yang lain...."