"15 Ads That Changed The Way We Think About Gays And Lesbians" - 3

 

Homosexuality was only referred to in the context of anti-gay public service announcements. This PSA warned, "be careful when you meet a stranger, one never knows when the homosexual is about." Gay men were said to be sick, and stereotyped with creepy facial hair.

 Thursday, October 11, was National Coming-Out Day. The holiday celebrates the first coming-out day, back in 1988, when 500,000 people participated in a march on Washington, D.C. for gay rights. Participants marched for legal recognition of their relationships, an end to discrimination, and reproductive freedom.