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Harvey Milk Day is May 22: Gay Advocates Will Honor Fallen Hero
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by Susan Marie Kovalinsky | May 21, 2010 at 06:42 am
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In October of 2009, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill into law, AB 2567, which designated May 22 as officially "Harvey Milk Day".
Milk was a gay activist and San Francisco supervisor - the first openly gay man to be elected to public office - who was assassinated in 1978. Sean Penn portrayed him in the widely critically acclaimed 2008 film, "Milk". Awards for "Milk" included the Golden Globes awards, the Academy Awards, MTV awards, and many more.
Capping a remarkable year for slain San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill to create a state day of recognition for Milk, making him only the second Californian, after naturalist John Muir, to receive the honor.
The governor signed the measure along with new laws to help gay and lesbian people in the state, including a measure giving same-sex couples legally married in other states all the rights of marriage in California.
Gay advocacy groups will be honoring Milk this weekend, by holding various celebrations and festivals. Gayapolis website gives a list of 50+ Harvey Milk Day Events
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Susan Marie Kovalinsky
Ledgewood, New Jersey, United States
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Rhonda J Mangus
North Tonawanda, New York, United States
Barry ORegan
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Rory Cripps
New Port Richey, Florida, United States
Spydermonkey
huntsville, Alabama, United States
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at 07:01 on May 21st, 2010
I am glad that you posted pictures of the real Harvey Milk and not actor Sean Penn. Harvey was a real American hero who paid the ultimate price for boldness and leadership.
at 07:09 on May 21st, 2010
Thank you, Jim!!
at 15:08 on May 21st, 2010
Thanks for this, Susan:)!
at 15:10 on May 21st, 2010
Very welcome, Rhonda!! : ) : )
at 18:16 on May 21st, 2010
I did not know there was a day dedicated to Harvey Milk. Well I do know that he had a big impact on the gay community of San Fransisco. I may not agree with him but I do respect him.
at 13:37 on May 22nd, 2010
That's nice, my friend!! : )