
FAQ About Harvey Milk

What role did Harvey Milk play in the fight against Proposition 6?
Harvey Milk was a vocal opponent of Proposition 6, also known as the Briggs Initiative, which sought to ban openly gay and lesbian individuals from working in California's public schools. Milk campaigned vigorously against the proposition, emphasizing the importance of equality and the detrimental effects of discrimination. His efforts helped rally a successful coalition to defeat the initiative in 1978.