05/22/2026
Today we continue to say thank you to Harvey Milk, whose legacy was the fight to make sure we can all live as our full selves.
Long before rainbow flags flew from city halls and LGBTQ+ folks saw ourselves reflected in elected office, there was Harvey Milk. As one of the first openly gay elected officials in the United States, Harvey Milk reminded our community that hope was possible and visibility could change history. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Harvey Milk believed that LGBTQ+ young people deserved more than survival. He believed we deserved joy, safety, dignity, and the freedom to live openly without fear. At a time when being out could cause someone their job, family, housing, or life, he chose visibility anyway. He organized, spoke out, ran for office, and fought for a future where LGBTQ+ young people could see themselves as worthy of love and belonging.
His message still matters today.
Even and especially now, LGBTQ+ young people are growing up in a world where their identities are debated and targeted. Yet, like Harvey reminded us: Every time q***r and trans people exist openly and refuse to disappear, we move the world forward.
To LGBTQ+ young people: Your existence is powerful. Your story matters. There is a long legacy of folks who fought to make sure you could live as your full self.
If you need support, The Trevor Project is here for you 24/7/365, free and secure. Call 1-866-488-7386, text ‘START’ to 678-678 or visit trvr.org/Help. 🧡
