If Harvey [Milk] had not been taken from us 30 years ago, I think he would want me to say to all the gay and lesbian kids out there tonight who have been told they are less than by the churches, by the government, by their families, that you are beautiful, wonderful creatures of value, and that no matter what anyone tells you, God does love you and that very soon, I promise you, you will have equal rights, federally, across this great nation of ours.
Interpretation
This quote conveys a message of love and affirmation to marginalized LGBTQ+ youth, highlighting their inherent value and the promise of future equality.
Dustin Lance Black's quote speaks powerfully to the struggles faced by LGBTQ+ youth, reminding them that despite societal, familial, and institutional rejection, they are deserving of love and recognition. It emphasizes the importance of self-worth and the hope for future equality, encouraging individuals to stand strong in their identities. This message, inspired by the legacy of Harvey Milk, resonates with anyone who has experienced discrimination, reinforcing the belief that love and equality will ultimately prevail.
In practice
During a pride event to uplift LGBTQ+ youth.
How amazing is it that when a young gay or lesbian person has their first crush, no matter where they live in the country, they can imagine that all the way to marriage? When I first experienced a crush, in Texas, there was maybe a second of butterflies that were then dammed in by the fear of what that meant.
My mom was paralyzed from polio at the age of 2, abandoned by her husband, left with a 2-year-old, a 6-year-old and a 10-year-old, and so, we were raising her as much as she was raising us.
I wrote 'Milk' for me. I wrote it for the younger version of me that had no clue that there are people who'd ever fought for my rights.
Gay and lesbian people want to love and be loved. Some of us want to get married. Some want to have and build families. We want our kids to have their lives be a little bit better than what we've had.
Every single person in this world is a minority in one way or another. It just depends on how you slice the pie.
I think one of the biggest misconceptions is that this is somehow a stranger who is carrying your child. And this is absolutely not true. Your surrogate becomes one of your best friends and a member of your family.
You can grow up with literally nothing and you don’t suffer if you know you’re loved and valued.
So the lover must struggle for words.
Your home is whatever in this world you love more than you love yourself.
In the dim light of the computer screen he seemed otherworldly; Julia thought him beautiful, though she knew it was the beauty of damage.
To fear is to expect punishment. To love is to know we are immersed not in darkness, but in light.
Being a disciple means being constantly ready to bring the love of Jesus to others, and this can happen unexpectedly and in any place: on the street, in a city square, during work, on a journey.
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