Harvey Milk Plaza

Harvey Milk Plaza, at the heart of the SF's Castro, is sacred ground for #LGBT #civilrights history. We hope to create a tribute to its history & namesake.

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If you’re going to go on Fox, this is how you do it.

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SF BOS GAO Committee approved the acceptance of $1.5M in grant funds for the Project, with resolution sponsored by Supervisors @RafaelMandelman and @mattdorsey, with support from the @SFMayorsOffice and State Senator @Scott_Wiener.

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Happy to see the Plaza project celebrated in this Instagram post by @blue_medium https://t.co/9me9dgxVTE

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Beacon of Hope and Action, the 8-piece $NFT collection made between Danny Nicoletta and Serge Gay Jr., features the 1978's Castro Street Fair celebrations, during Harvey Milk's term as the first openly gay elected official in California— Now available at: https://t.co/pI3nPtZJkL

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We refuse to allow it. Places like Harvey Milk Plaza can serve as a beacon of hope to communities everywhere that they can create similar spaces of hope and action in service of a shared goal: total acceptance and equality for LGBTQ+ people. https://t.co/3h2r7biPpr

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Introducing: Beacon of Hope and Action, an 8-pieces limited $NFT collection by legendary photographer Danny Nicoletta and Grammy-nominated artist and LGBTQ+ activist @SergeGJ, to honor Harvey Milk's legacy.

Available now at: https://t.co/pI3nPtZJkL

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We say gay. And we’re saying it in @nytimes . #itgetsbetter #letters4transkids #wesaygay https://t.co/VdsDYBfATm

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"Growing up in SF during the AIDS pandemic, seeing the rise and fall of his career inspired me to do more for my communities and gave me a voice to speak up. He still continues to inspire me today." - LGBTQ business owner in SF #HarveyMilkMemorialPlaza

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"As a mother of two young girls, Harvey embodies inspiration to do great things, especially for persons that need representation. In these extraordinary times - Harvey is a beacon of hope. I try to pass his message on to my kiddos." #HarveyMilkMemorialPlaza

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...Even at the times I have left the Bay, I am inspired by Harvey Milk’s example and courage to keep pushing for progress back home." - Gay man on his aspirations for #HarveyMilkMemorialPlaza (2/2)

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"Like so many other people, I grew up queer in a rural, conservative area. Coming to San Francisco for the first time also marked the first time I can remember feeling a sense of community with other LGBTQ+ people... (1/2)

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The verdict is in - it seems like the community has a strong preference for the #HarveyMilkMemorialPlaza to be more unconventional and less traditional. Perhaps unsurprising, but still fun to see the data roll in from our community meetings!

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Accessibility continues to be a top priority and we've revised the design to ensure the "Pedestal" is a place where people of all abilities have a platform and a voice.

Here are some behind-the-scenes renderings of the latest “Pedestal” design for #HarveyMilkMemorialPlaza

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"Harvey Milk represents the importance of continuing to fight for the rights of all people. It can feel discouraging to experience a reversal of rights at times, but his legacy reminds me of how essential this fight is nonetheless." LGBTQ+, social worker, SF native

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"Art can be an impactful way to get people to pause and learn or reflect. I think integrating an art piece like a sculpture, statue or mural would be really powerful." - LBGTQ+ from SF

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A bird's eye view of a brightly lit #HarveyMilkMemorialPlaza. Harvey is the center of this space, but there are so many other points of entry to his story that are celebrated in this design.

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A nighttime view of the "Grove" design for #HarveyMilkMemorialPlaza that would anchor the quieter end of the site.

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"To me he’s [Harvey Milk] is a martyr of queer activism who put San Francisco on the world map as a gay city. His story inspires me to do more." - Mexican queer man

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Focused on action, the "Pedestal" design for #HarveyMilkMemorialPlaza figuratively and literally elevates some of Harvey's final words - "All I ask is for the movement to continue." 🙌 🌅 https://t.co/ISj6Mpx2OY

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"Hope! A place to gather together - in celebration during good times, and in solidarity during times of duress." Gay couple in SF. The "Grove" at the #HarveyMilkMemorialPlaza aims to do just that! Learn more at https://t.co/ISj6Mpx2OY.😍