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Anita Bryant

Anita Bryant is an American singer and former Miss Oklahoma known for her pop music career and later for her activism. In the 1970s, she became prominent for her strong opposition to LGBTQ+ rights, particularly her campaign against it in Florida, which drew both support and criticism. Her activism was driven by personal beliefs and her role as a religious conservative. While she was well-known as a performer, her political stances also defined her public image and sparked ongoing debates about social values and rights in the United States.