Video: Ian McKellen reciting Harvey Milk’s famous speech will make you proud to be gay
“Milk’s speech called for gay and lesbians to come out to the friends and families, to keep hope alive for a better world, and to get involved in politics if they wanted to make a change. Since then thousands of queer folk around the world have come out of the closet and for many LGBT people, the world has become a better and more accepting place.” – LGBTQ Nation
Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring Harvey Milk Day
“Today, on the 87th anniversary of his birth, I urge all Californians to remember Harvey Milk for his contributions to the more open, free and honest society that we live in today. We should also remember how he died, at the hands of a fellow supervisor, a killing that Milk himself had anticipated because of the virulent opposition he faced. On this day, let us rededicate ourselves not only to the cause of equal rights for all people, but also to the peaceful and democratic process envisioned by our nation’s founders. “ – CA.gov
Castro Celebrates Harvey Milk’s Life, Legacy With Window Art Walk
“For the second year in a row, Castro Merchants and local artists are celebrating Harvey Milk’s legacy by decorating storefront windows around the neighborhood in his honor.” – Hoodline