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Friday, May 22, 2015

Harvey Milk

de bene esse: literally, of well-being, morally acceptable but subject to future validation or exception

One of the first openly gay politicians elected to public office, Harvey Milk was an icon for gay rights during the 1970s. His eloquence, humor, and charm quickly made him a popular figure in San Francisco. Dubbed the Mayor of Castro Street (the center of the city’s gay community at the time), he gained a loyal following among the local LGBT community for his work as an advocate and community organizer. Read on ...

Harvey Milk in 1977. (Photo: Archive)
Harvey Milk in 1977. (Photo: Archive)

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