Harvey Milk Day
| Harvey Milk Day | |
|---|---|
Harvey Milk Day logo | |
| Observed by | West Hollywood, California ; Signal Hill, California ; California, United States; Wilton Manors, Florida |
| Date | May 22 |
| Next time | May 22, 2026 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Related to | Harvey Milk and Harvey Milk Foundation |
Harvey Milk Day is organized by the Harvey Milk Foundation and celebrated each year on May 22, especially in California, in memory of Harvey Milk, a gay rights activist who was assassinated in 1978. Milk was a prominent gay activist during the 20th century. He ran for office three times before becoming the first openly gay person elected to California public office, where he served as a San Francisco city supervisor. Harvey Milk Day came about as a day to remember and teach about Milk's life and his work to stop discrimination against the LGBTQIA+ community.