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About National Harvey Milk Day
Civil Rights , LGBTQ+
United States
Ends: May 22, 2025
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Harvey Milk was an American politician and gay rights activist and the first openly gay elected official in the United States. Born on May 22, 1930, in Woodmere, New York, Milk spent much of his early life in New York City before moving to San Francisco, California, in the early 1970s.
In San Francisco, Milk opened a camera shop on Castro Street, which became a hub for the local gay community, earning him the nickname "Mayor of Castro Street." Over time he became involved in local politics. After several unsuccessful attempts, Milk was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1977, making history as one of the first openly gay elected officials in the U.S.
As a supervisor, Milk was a strong advocate for gay rights and worked on legislation to protect the rights of this community. He was instrumental in passing a landmark anti-discrimination ordinance that prohibited discrimination based on sexual orientation in housing, employment, and public services.
Harvey Milk's political career ended when he was assassinated on November 27, 1978, by former supervisor Dan White. The assassination also claimed the life of San Francisco Mayor George Moscone. The trial of Dan White and the subsequent verdict, which resulted in a relatively lenient sentence, led to the "White Night Riots," a series of protests and civil unrest in San Francisco.
Harvey Milk's life and legacy have impacted the gay community and the fight for equal rights. His activism and political career paved the way for greater visibility and acceptance of people currently referred to as LGBTQ+ individuals. In 2009, Milk was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama. His life has been the subject of several books, documentaries, and a biographical film, "Milk" (2008), starring Sean Penn as Harvey Milk.
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger made Harvey Milk Day an official California state public holiday in 2009.
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