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Hilary Duff said that her upcoming new music is "all for" her gay fans in a new interview.
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Hilary Duff's Anti-Homophobia Campaign: A Resurfacing Message for Today
A powerful public service announcement (PSA) featuring pop culture icon Hilary Duff, originally launched 17 years ago, has recently gained significant renewed attention online, specifically through a re-upload on the GAY TIMES TikTok channel. The video, a cornerstone of the "Think Before You Speak" campaign, directly confronts the casual and often unwitting use of "gay" as a derogatory term, highlighting its detrimental impact on the LGBTQ+ community. The short but impactful clip depicts Duff engaging in a direct conversation with an individual who uses the word "gay" to describe something they consider undesirable or bad. In a clear and firm tone, Duff explains, "Well, say that something's 'gay' when you mean it's bad. It's insulting." She further elaborates on the insensitivity of such language by presenting a compelling analogy. "What if every time something was bad, everybody said, 'Ah, that's so girl wearing a skirt as a top'?" she posits, demonstrating the arbitrary and offensive nature of misusing identifiers as pejoratives. The re-sharing of this poignant PSA by GAY TIMES, particularly in observance of IDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia), underscores the campaign's enduring relevance. It serves as a timely reminder that while progress has been made, the fight against prejudice and for respectful language remains crucial. The video's concluding message, starkly presented as text on a black screen, states: "When you say, 'That's so gay,' do you realize what you say? Knock it off." This direct call to action continues to resonate with audiences, prompting introspection and encouraging a more inclusive approach to everyday communication. The campaign's ability to spark dialogue across generations highlights its lasting power in promoting social awareness and challenging discriminatory linguistic habits.
