Asked by Kaleigh Decker on Jun 13, 2024

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What milestone for the LGBTQ community happened in 1997?

A) David Fisher of the HBO series Six Feet Under is the first complex gay male character
B) Elton John became openly "gay"
C) Ellen DeGeneres "came out"
D) the L Word aired on showtime and focused on the lives of lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people

LGBTQ Community

refers to the collective of individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning, along with their allies.

Came Out

This phrase is often used to describe the act of disclosing one's sexual orientation or gender identity publicly.

  • Recognize the evolution and impact of LGBTQ representation in media.
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Joyce SawyerJun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Ellen DeGeneres publicly came out as a lesbian in 1997, a significant event for the LGBTQ community, marking one of the first times a leading television actress openly acknowledged her homosexuality.