Artist Bio:
Anita Bryant is an American singer, actress, and beauty pageant winner born on March 25, 1940, in Barnsdall, Oklahoma. She rose to fame in the 1950s and 1960s as a pop and country music singer, with hits like "Paper Roses" and "Till There Was You." Bryant also appeared on television shows and in films during her career.
Aside from her entertainment career, Anita Bryant became known for her conservative Christian activism. In the 1970s, she became a vocal opponent of gay rights, particularly the campaign to repeal a Miami-Dade County ordinance prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Her anti-gay activism led to backlash in the entertainment industry and the public sphere. Despite her controversial views, Bryant remains a notable figure in American popular culture for her contributions to music and her social and political activism.
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