San Francisco Honors Harvey Milk Legacy on 95th Birthday

On what would have been Harvey Milk's 95th birthday, San Francisco and other communities honored the legacy of the city's first openly gay elected official through celebrations, marches, and official proclamations. Events in San Francisco's Castro District highlighted Milk's pioneering role in fighting discrimination and advocating for LGBTQ+ rights, with many drawing parallels between his battles in the 1970s and current challenges faced by the community. Mayor Daniel Lurie declared May 22 as Harvey Milk Day in San Francisco, underscoring the importance of continuing Milk's activism. In Watsonville, the Pajaro Valley Unified School District marked the day with a Pride flag raising, speeches, and calls for ongoing acceptance and support for LGBTQ+ individuals, emphasizing the collective journey toward inclusivity. Organizers and attendees stressed the need to keep Milk's spirit alive amid ongoing political assaults on LGBTQ+ rights nationwide. These commemorations served as both a tribute to Milk's enduring impact and a rallying point for contemporary advocacy.