Thirty years later, Harvey lives on

Harvey Milk’s Birthday, 1979

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Last night the news that New Hampshire had passed a marriage-equality bill to legalize same-sex marriage in January didn’t even lead the stories. This turn of events — the sixth state to pass this historic civil-rights legislation — is now just part of the rolling stone of social justice happening in our country and worldwide. I can’t think of a better present for Harvey Milk — late by a few days, or several decades, depending on your point of view, but a lovely gift all the same.

I have several copies of this flyer in my personal collection; I vaguely remember handing out this flyer, back in 1979. (I don’t remember the actual celebration, though I did read about it when I did primary research for my essay, “David, Just as he Was,” published a couple of years ago in White Crane.) I was reminded of it when I heard that there is a move afoot to make Harvey’s birthday a holiday. I heartily support this idea — but for me, it always has been one.

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This was written by K.G. Schneider. Posted on Thursday, June 4, 2009, at 7:46 am. Filed under Gay Rights, Writing. Tagged Harvey Milk. Bookmark the permalink. Follow comments here with the RSS feed. Both comments and trackbacks are currently closed.

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