Jade Thirlwall was kickstarted to be a “better LGBTQ+ ally” after the suicide of a young gay Little Mix fan in the Middle East.
Speaking out during Pride Month, the singer revealed how she’s been working to defend the LGBTQ+ community against discrimination, and the band’s gay fan base has helped her to understand the struggles and difficulties many still face. “It would be wrong of me to benefit from the community as a musician without actually standing up and doing what I can to support,” she explained in a column for the Metro.
The singer revealed that she was initially overwhelmed by the prospect of being an ally in the public eye, but she’s worked hard – and is still learning – about what she can do to fully support the LGBTQ+