Harvey Milk, a groundbreaking gay politician assassinated 47 years ago, would have turned 95 today. His nephew, Stuart Milk, reflects on his uncle's influence on his life and his work through the Harvey Milk Foundation. Harvey Milk was the first openly gay elected official in California, and his legacy inspires ongoing activism. Despite the progress made, Stuart emphasizes ongoing struggles for LGBTQ+ rights globally, mirroring the challenges faced during Harvey's time.
He was my touchstone to my own authenticity," says Stuart, who was 17 when his uncle died and came out as gay shortly afterward.
If a bullet should enter my brain, let that bullet destroy every closet door in the country."
We're facing in many parts of the world a similar situation that my uncle had experienced."
It was his sad expectation that he would be assassinated."
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