New York Daily NewsMilk Day observedChico News & ReviewPresident Barack Obama posthumously awarded Milk the Presidential Medal of Freedom in August 2009, and then-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger designated May 22 (Milk's birthday) as Harvey Milk Day statewide. Locally, the day was observed with a community ...Navy asked to honor Jim Jones advocateWND.comall 350 news articles »
24 May 2012 | 12:01 am
Obama campaign rolls out its LGBT driveSan Jose Mercury NewsTuesday was Harvey Milk Day, established by state law in honor of the barrier-breaking gay San Francisco supervisor assassinated in 1978; President Obama posthumously awarded Milk the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009. Asked by a campaign staffer ...and more »
23 May 2012 | 8:06 am
California Catholic DailyHarvey Milk's legacy is progressSan Francisco ChronicleAs I reflect on Tuesday's celebration of Harvey Milk's 82nd birthday, I ask myself, "What has changed in the 33 years since his assassination?" Milk fought for our basic human rights and dreamed of a better future. Milk urged all lesbians and gay men ...Harvey Milk and JonestownCalifornia Catholic DailyCelebrating Gay Activist Harvey Milk DayOUTTAKE VOICES (blog)Californians, gay rights advocates worldwide remember Harvey MilkLGBTQ Nationall 67 news articles »
21 May 2012 | 8:11 pm
WCSH-TV3rd Harvey Milk March This SundayVital VOICEFollowing the Academy Award winning 2008 film, Milk, which reintroduced the martyred hero to a modern generation, he was awarded the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom for his political advocacy for equal rights for LGBT Americans.Harvey Milk Day spurs controversyWCSH-TVall 31 news articles »
18 May 2012 | 1:18 am
Rep Seeks Navy Ship Named for Gay ActivistMilitary.comFilner also noted that Milk posthumously received the Presidential Medal of Freedom and is honored in California annually on May 22, "Harvey Milk Day." Milk was a San Francisco City supervisor when he was gunned down in 1978 by a former supervisor.and more »
15 May 2012 | 11:41 am
Obama on Gay Marriage & More Moments in Gay Rights History (VIDEO)Daily BeastEven in death, Milk's crusade has not been forgotten. Gus Van Sant chronicled his life in the 2008 film Milk, and the following year, President Obama awarded Milk the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his contribution to the gay-rights movement.and more »
9 May 2012 | 6:10 pm
SouthFloridaGayNews.comThe Harvey Milk Foundation - Nephew carries uncle's legacySouthFloridaGayNews.comWhen he got the idea to start the foundation in 2009, it was during the festivities for the Presidential Medal of Freedom Award. He was accepting the award – the highest civilian honor given for societal contribution -- on behalf of his uncle Harvey.and more »
9 May 2012 | 8:24 am
Equality Action NOW to Host 3rd Harvey Milk Day CelebrationThe Sacramento PressThe signing came on the heels of President Obama awarding Harvey Milk posthumously, the presidential Medal of Freedom Award, August, 2009. During a short program, invited special guest, State Senator Mark Leno will receive EAN's “Spirit of Harvey Milk” ...and more »
6 May 2012 | 12:44 pm
LGBTQ NationReactions mixed over proposal to name Navy vessel after Harvey MilkLGBTQ NationMilk's death turned him into an international LGBT icon. He has been honored in numerous ways over the years. Parks and schools are named after him, and President Barack Obama posthumously awarded Milk the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009.and more »
3 May 2012 | 6:50 pm
Reactions mixed on Milk ship proposalBay Area ReporterMilk's death turned him into an international LGBT icon. He has been honored in numerous ways over the years. Parks and schools are named after him, and President Barack Obama posthumously awarded Milk the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009.and more »
2 May 2012 | 7:48 pm