Anita Bryant, known for her evangelical Christian beliefs, became a prominent anti-LGBTQ+ activist in the 1970s, famously leading campaigns against equality measures.
Despite her earlier fame as a beauty queen and pop star, Bryant pivoted to advocacy against LGBTQ+ rights, launching the 'Save Our Children' campaign that ultimately led to the repeal of Miami-Dade’s antidiscrimination ordinance.
Bryant’s activism made her a celebrated figure among conservative Christians, yet her actions also sparked significant backlash, as evidenced by an activist throwing a pie in her face during a press conference.
While Bryant's campaigns were initially successful, public support for LGBTQ+ rights grew over the decades, leading to the reinstatement of protections in Miami-Dade County.
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