Every year on May 22, the LGBTQIA+ community and allies come together to celebrate Harvey Milk Day, commemorating the birthday of one of the most influential gay rights activists in American history.

The U.S. Defense Secretary replaced the name of Harvey Milk from a Navy ship on the same day San Francisco unveiled plans to ...

From the murder of Harvey Milk Day to recent mass shootings in queer clubs, we’re using this day to reflect on LGBTQ people’s unyielding spirit to show up for one another after gun violence.

And, that fight means a different approach to this Harvey Milk Day. "The meaning this year is not only Harvey's focus on hope, but the focus on action," said Brian Springfield, ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Friday the USNS Harvey Milk is being renamed the USNS Oscar V. Peterson.

On 3 June, the US defence secretary ordered the USNS Harvey Milk’s name scrubbed off. The activist had served as a sailor in ...

The USNS Harvey Milk will be stripped of its moniker, which honored a slain gay rights activist who served during the Korean ...

Harvey Milk, a naval veteran, was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1978, becoming the first openly gay man elected to public office in California. During his […] ...

Sean Penn played him in the 2008 movie “Milk,” and California celebrates Harvey Milk Day every year on May 22, his birthday. Thousands of miles from San Francisco, ...

Today, we honor the legacy of an extraordinary leader who fought tirelessly for queer liberation and social justice. In the Green Party, we embrace the vision and commitment to equality that Harvey ...

Dianne Feinstein found Harvey Milk's body when he and the San Francisco mayor were assassinated — and she broke the news to the world.

The day, designated as Harvey Milk Day in honor of the late San Francisco supervisor and first openly gay elected official in California, has become one when LGBTQ+ individuals and allies gather ...