Oprah And LGBTQ Rights Activism
In 1997, Ellen Degeneres came out as gay, a decision that almost ruined her career. Oprah interviewed her on the show and received much backlash because she was a Christian supporting homosexuality. Many people viewed this as condemnable. Even back in 1997, Oprah was forward-thinking and accepting. She told her audience, “The God I serve doesn’t care whether you’re tall or short, or whether you were born black or Asian or gay.” Oprah, to this day, does what she can to support the LGBTQ community
Oprah 1997
Ellen DeGeneres, the Next Oprah
When now-famous talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres came out, one could not have predicted the impact she would have on the LGBTQ community today. Ellen, following in Oprah’s footsteps, continues to be an LGBTQ advocate and supporter, who shares stories and inspiring segments on her talk show, Ellen. Ellen’s transparency on her experience coming out on TV has inspired others, and she has become a gay icon and hero.
Ellen Degeneres On Time
