Harry Britt

Harry Britt, a longtime San Francisco supervisor and LGBTQ leader who succeeded Harvey Milk, shares his pivotal experiences during the AIDS epidemic. He discusses the struggles of public health messaging, debates on bathhouse closures, and the evolution of domestic partnership legislation. Britt reflects on the emotional toll of activism and the critical need for candid education about sexual health. He also explores the impact of the 1985 HIV test on community organizing, shaping a movement that prioritized both survival and freedom.