Overview

• Harvey Milk Day 2025 commemorated the 95th birthday of the first openly gay elected official in California, who was assassinated in 1978.
• San Francisco officials and community leaders gathered for speeches celebrating Milk’s contributions to LGBTQ+ rights and his fight against discrimination.
• The Harvey Milk Foundation emphasized global threats to LGBTQ+ equality, citing restrictive laws in countries like Hungary, Italy, and parts of Africa.
• Stuart Milk, Harvey Milk's nephew, highlighted progress such as marriage equality in Thailand while stressing the need for ongoing visibility and advocacy.
• Milk's legacy continues to inspire intersectional coalition-building, with the foundation supporting educational initiatives and activism worldwide where safe.