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Colton Haynes accepts HRC Visibility Award in tearful speech
‘Arrow’ star makes pledge to future LGBT generations
Colton Haynes was the recipient of the Human Rights Campaign Visibility Award in Seattle on Saturday.
In an emotional speech the “Arrow” star, 28, expressed his thanks for receiving the award eventually breaking down into tears.
āI have experienced a lot of wow moments in my life, but I think tonight itās probably topping all of them,ā Haynes, 28, said in his acceptance speech.āItās an extremely humbling experience for me to receive this award from the Human Rights Campaign and to know that this is about my visibility. One way I can express my gratitude is by telling you guys the truth about me.ā
The actor, who publicly came out in May, went on toĀ vow to set an example for future generations of LGBT youth.
“I don’t necessarily feel especially deserving of this recognition. We all know that there are many other ways, many other people who have come before me and blazed the trail as LGBT advocates and role models. And I’m walking in their shoes and I’m following their lead,” Haynes continued.
“Instead, I’ll accept this award as a promise,” Haynes says. “My promise is simple and real, and I’m not making it to you ā I’m making it to the next generations of lesbians and gay men, bisexuals, and transgender youth, and I hope my example will give them the confidence and hope to be who they are as well, and for them to conquer their own fears and their own hesitations.”
Watch the entire acceptance speech below.
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