Harvey Milk Day is around the corner—this May 22, the LGBTQ community across the United States will pause to honor the life and legacy of one of our fiercest trailblazers. Milk, the first openly gay man elected to public office in California, was a beacon of courage and authenticity. His message was simple: “Hope will never be silent.” And it hasn’t been.
As anti-LGBTQ legislation surges, remembering Harvey Milk isn’t just about history—it’s a call to action. This May 22, we remember. And we rise. The celebration of Harvey Milk day is notable as we are at the dawn of June Pride Month. He famously said, “Gay brothers and sisters, you must come out. Come out to your parents.
Come out to your relatives. Come out to your friends, if indeed they are your friends. Come out to your neighbors, to your fellow workers, to the people who work where you eat and shop… But once and for all, break down the myths, destroy the lies and distortions.” Isn’t that exactly what June Pride Month celebrates?
