80s gay men

• Impact on the LGBTQ community: The s were heavily defined by the AIDS crisis. The disease, initially called “gay-related immune deficiency” (GRID), was disproportionately affecting gay men, leading to widespread fear, stigma, and a heightened public association between AIDS epidemic and the LGBTQ community.

As the 80’s evolved, programs as “Dynasty” introduced a gay character and even The Golden Girls brought home the gay lifestyle well as tackling AIDS among other issues of the day.