R&B singer slash Givenchy model Ciara and MTV's Alani "La La" Vasquez have some words of support for LGBT youth. "If you're gay, bisexual or transgender, it can be tough in high school but it does get better. We know how mean people can be," says Vazquez.
"You're in our prayers," Ciara adds. "We're sending you lots of support."
It's a great video and one of many so far submitted for the It Gets Better Project. The video is bound to resonate across urban cyber-space and to Black LGBT youth, who are disproportionately victimized by hate crimes and anti-gay fundamentalist churches. Ciara recently performed at Atlanta's Black Gay Pride and has many young fans. Lala, in addition to acting and being an MTV personality, is married to NBA superstar Carmelo Anthony. Watch it WHEN YOU JUMP ...
Go you two!!
Posted by: Cedric | 04 October 2010 at 13:17
Isn't LaLa Vazquez the same clucka who went on a rant about people mistaking her for BLACK? She did interviews with multiple magazines trying to put out the word that she's a Latina..
Hoe sit down! I ain't feeling you right now.
Posted by: Black Pegasus | 04 October 2010 at 14:11
I dont get Lala being there. Her husband has made homophobic comments more than once on camera. Once was on his episode of punk'd.
Posted by: Jarron | 04 October 2010 at 16:20
I read somewhere that Eve did a similar thing. This is great and I hope and pray that other entertainers/celebrities get on this bandwagon. Me and several friends were discussing the issue of LGBTQ suicides that have taken place lately and since I am in the social work profession I was the only one discussing or trying to come up with intervention strategies. This was one of them.
Posted by: Mark N. | 04 October 2010 at 19:04
Almost too vague, and why is LaLa in the shadow shot (practically adding nothing) and they both appear topless? Relaunch this campaign and use more vivid language.
Posted by: DivaRossIsHere! | 05 October 2010 at 05:01
I think every little bit helps.
These are both high profile girls who, quite frankly, didn't have to do anything.
I commend them for taking a stand.
Posted by: JBK! | 05 October 2010 at 08:32
This isn't vague to me at all. They said everything one could say in their one minute spot. Sometimes it's best to get to the point and say what you need and then press. I like it. They really had no real reason to have to do it, but they did. I give them their props for this.
Posted by: Diva1961 | 05 October 2010 at 15:04