TED-Ed: Harvey Milk's radical vision of equality - Lillian Faderman

Harvey Milk, a former naval officer and teacher, became a prominent political figure in San Francisco, advocating for LGBT rights and community-focused governance. Despite initial electoral defeats, he became one of the first openly gay public officials in the US. Milk's legislative efforts included anti-discrimination laws and opposing Proposition 6, which sought to ban homosexuals from teaching. His assassination in 1978, alongside Mayor George Moscone, sparked outrage and riots. Milk's legacy endures through his advocacy for equality and his call to action against injustice.

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