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Jun 22
1h 16m

Harvey Milk And The Politics Of Hope

Claire Donald & Tess Bellomo
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We're BACK! This Pride Month, we're diving into the extraordinary life and legacy of Harvey Milk, the camera shop owner turned activist who became one of the first openly gay elected officials in the United States. Long before rainbow logos and corporate Pride campaigns, Harvey Milk was fighting for visibility, representation, and equality at a time when be ... Show More
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