Hayley Kiyoko Encourages Fans to Be Vocal & Brave

Hayley Kiyoko is opening up about being a member of the LGBTQ community in the new issue of Gay Times‘ December 2018 issue, in stores globally on November 30.

Here is what the 27-year-old singer had to share with the mag:

On continuing to be an inclusive community: “As people we all have hopes and aspirations, we all wanted to be treated equally. That’s still not the case. Whether it’s gender, race, sexuality, there’s still so much room to do more. So we have to stay aware and vocal. If you’re vocal and brave, then someone else will also be vocal and brave. We need leaders, and we need people to stand up.”

On being a part of the LGBTQ community and reaching out to her queer fans: “It’s really empowering. It makes me emotional… We all go through tough times accepting ourselves and to be able to know so many people accept me for who I am – I just feel like we all want that validation and to be able to love yourself. You’re wanting people to approve so then you can feel free to be who you are. My fans are able to give me that, and I try to give them that energy straight back to them – give them that space to love themselves, and to feel open and free.”

On her performance with Taylor Swift: “It was a really touching moment to have someone of her status to validate my work, and give me a stamp of approval.”

For more from Hayley, visit GayTimes.co.uk!