Maureen Colquhoun was born on this day in 1928 In 1974 Colquhoun made history when she became the first lesbian, who had been public about her sexuality, to be elected as a member of the British Parliament. Born Maureen Smith in 1928, she was raided in a politically active household in Eastbourne. After completing her […]
Author Randy Shilts was known as the first openly gay journalist Randy Shilts died on this day in 1994, the author is best known for his 1987 book And The Band Played On which documented the early days of the AIDS epidemic. Shilts studied journalism and the University of Oregon and came out while he working on […]
Sir Ian McKellen has performed Harvey Milk’s Hope speech. Milk’s speech was first delivered on the steps of San Francisco City Hall and encouraging people to celebrate their differences and offering hope for the future. McKellen’s performance is one of several inspirations speeches that have been preformed by well known actors as part of a […]
“If a bullet should enter my brain, let that bullet destroy every closet door” – Harvey Milk May 22nd marks a special day in the heart of the LGBTI+ community thanks to avid champions within our ranks, such as Daren I. Ball and the creator of When We Rise and Milk Dustin Lance Black, shedding […]
Singer Troye Sivan has released the fourth single from his award winning Blue Neighbourhood album. Heaven features Australian singer Betty Who and the video for the tune highlights queer icons and relationships from days gone by. The back and white clip, that was directed by Luke Gilford, sees Sivan being embraced by a male friend while being […]
Is the US Navy about to name a vessel after gay rights activist Harvey Milk? According to website USNI News moves are underway to name a Military Sealift Command fleet oiler ‘USNS Harvey Milk’. The website has obtained a Congressional notification signed by Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus that strongly suggests the historic naming. The US Navy […]
Today is May 22nd, Harvey Milk Day – a time to remember the messages and work of the gay rights activist who was assassinated in 1978. Here’s some quick facts related to the groundbreaking politician. Harvey Milk Day falls on the late activist’s birthday, today he would have been 86 years old. Milk was the […]
Australian actor Guy Pearce is set to play LGBT rights activist Cleve Jones in a new US mini-series. Jones was an gay rights activist alongside Harvey Milk who also founded the Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt and led the A National March for Equality in the USA in 2009. ‘We Will Rise’ will be based on […]
The Harvey Milk Foundation have announced they are recognising United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon’s contribution to LGBT rights by bestowing him the Harvey Milk Medal. “Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon is receiving the Harvey Milk Honors Medal due to his unparalleled and unequivocal support of LGBT inclusive human rights across the globe,” says Stuart Milk, co-founder […]
Last week the United States unveiled it’s stamp to commemorate queer leader Harvey Milk with an official stamp, now Finland has announced it’s honoring homoerotic artist Tom of Finland with a series of stamps showcasing his provocative work. Finland’s postal agency Itella Posti Oy will release three stamps in September honoring the work of the […]
