Tag: Harvey Milk
Proceeds from Auction to Support Documentary on LGBT Rights Activist Jose Sarria
Bentley’s auctioneers will conduct an online estate auction of Jose Sarria, Empress I, The Widow Norton, from August 1 to August 11, 2014. The auction proceeds of nearly 2,000 valuable artifacts, including rare jewels, all belonging to the founder of the Imperial Court System (ICS) will go to fund a documentary about the activist’s life. To view the Lots, go to: Bentley’s Auctions.
HRC Statement on the Death of Frank M. Robinson, Speechwriter to Harvey Milk
In response to news of the death of Frank M. Robinson, science fiction writer, LGBT activist and speechwriter to San Francisco City Supervisor Harvey Milk, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) president Chad Griffin issued the following statement:
‘Hate Group’ Says Reject Mail with Harvey Milk Stamp
American Family Association is no fan of Harvey Milk, nor his stamps.
United States Postal Service Issues Forever Stamp Honoring Harvey Milk
Today, The United States Postal Service (USPS) officially issued a postage stamp in honor of the late LGBT rights leader Harvey Milk.
New Exhibition Highlights 35 Years of Activism Through Music
Founded in 1978 as the first openly gay choral group in the world, the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus has performed for tens of thousands of music lovers in the Bay Area and across the United States.
HRC Statement on Efforts to Name San Francisco International Airport after Harvey Milk
San Francisco supervisors are advancing legislation aimed at commemorating LGBT civil rights leader Harvey Milk by renaming the city’s airport in his honor. Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin released the following statement in support: