International pop sensation Fifth Harmony has joined the lineup for the 2015 L.A. Pride celebration. The quintet will hit the stage on Sunday, June 14, following the Pride Parade.
Fifth Harmony's support of the LGBT community will come as no surprise to anybody familiar with their empowering message. Two months ago, Normani, Dinah, Camila, Ally, and Lauren released a video with MTV articulating their support and love for their transgender fans.
Just this week, the girls surprised their fan Avery, who identifies as a transgender boy, on KTLA Channel 5. The video below shows the group colliding with Avery in a group cuddle, and Ally telling him, “You’re such an amazing human being and you need to know that. We’re here to love and support you always, okay?”
Camila has kept up the love on social media. On May 4, she tweeted Avery directly to remind him of her pride and support, saying "you're KILLIN it and inspiring so many people."
@verywallace Avery i miss you!!!! i am so proud of you. you're KILLIN it and inspiring so many people :) tell your sister i say hello love
— camEEla cabeYo (@camilacabello97) May 5, 2015
For such young women, the five members of Fifth Harmony have managed to foster one of the most inclusive, supportive, and open fandoms the internet age has seen. With open-heartedness and authenticity, they create a safe space for the legions of fans who adore them and their music.
Avery took to Tumblr to express his gratitude, saying, "The girls are amazing and I was so fortunate to have been able to share my story and meet the people who inspired me to do what I am doing now. I get nothing but love and support from them. With the strength they gave me, I plan on saving lives the way they saved mine."
Fifth Harmony, once again, are living by example and showing everybody how to #AccelerateAcceptance.