Slow Burn Gays Against Briggs | 3. Harvey Milk vs. the Machine
Jun 5, 2024
Harvey Milk, a gay community leader, and his allies fought against John Briggs' ban on gay teachers. The podcast explores Milk's political journey, Coors beer boycott, and activism for LGBTQ+ rights. It delves into the 1978 anti-gay wave, the Briggs Initiative, and Milk's impactful work as a supervisor in San Francisco.
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Harvey's Community Camera Hub
- Harvey Milk's Castro Camera was a community hub despite not being profitable.
- It became a social space where people shared photos and connected, reflecting Harvey's grassroots influence.
Historic Gay-Labor Alliance
- Harvey coordinated with the Teamsters to boycott Coors for their discriminatory practices.
- In exchange, the union agreed to hire gay truckers, creating a historic gay-labor alliance.
Harvey's Early Struggles
- Harvey Milk's early life was full of searching for purpose and hiding his sexuality.
- His struggles included forced Navy discharge, job changes, and fears of being outed, until political awakening in San Francisco.