He was acutely aware of this possibility and is even quoted as saying, “If a bullet should enter my brain, let that bullet destroy every closet door.”ģ) “It takes some intelligence and insight to figure out you’re gay and then a tremendous amount of balls to live it and live it proudly.” After serving only 11 months in office, Milk was assassinated on November 27, 1978. – Harvey Milk, an American politician and the first openly gay elected official in the history of California, where he was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. professional sports.Ģ) “All young people, regardless of sexual orientation or identity, deserve a safe and supportive environment in which to achieve their full potential.” In 2014, he became the first openly gay male athlete to play in U.S. – Jason Collins, a retired professional basketball player. Be proud and realize that tons of people love you exactly as you 🙂 1) “Openness may not completely disarm prejudice, but it’s a good place to start.” Even if you don’t feel accepted by loved ones, the LGBTQIA+ community will always be there for you. In honor of pride month, I’ve compiled 21 of my favorite quotes about being queer/the gay community. June is the best month of the year because it’s also the gayest.
