When Harvey Milk took his seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in January 1978, he shattered a barrier that many thought impossible to break. As the first openly gay elected official in California, his victory represented hope for a community that had long been forced into silence. But less than a year later, that hope would face its darkest day.

This episode delves into the remarkable life and tragic death of Harvey Milk, a pioneer whose activism extended far beyond gay rights. From his early days as a Navy veteran who faced discrimination to becoming the vocal "Mayor of Castro Street," Harvey's journey reflects the challenges and courage of the early LGBTQ+ rights movement. We explore how his camera store became the unlikely headquarters for a revolution, and how his advocacy extended to working mothers, affordable housing, education, and neighborhood safety.

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