Harvey Milk: Standing Up to Be Heard — Reading Comprehension

Harvey Milk was born in 1930 in New York. He grew up in a simple neighborhood and loved helping people. After college, he moved to California. He saw that some people were not treated fairly because of who they loved. This made him want to make a difference.

In the 1970s, San Francisco was a place where many people moved to find freedom. But even there, some groups did not have the same rights. Harvey Milk wanted to change that. He opened a small camera store. He listened to his neighbors and learned about their problems. People liked how he spoke up for everyone. He decided to run for city office.

Harvey Milk ran for city supervisor three times. He lost twice but did not give up. In 1977, Harvey Milk won the election. He became one of the first openly gay people to be elected to public office in the United States. He said, "Hope will never be silent." His words helped many people feel strong and proud.

As a supervisor, Milk worked for equal rights. He helped pass a law that protected gay people from losing their homes or jobs. He also worked to make life better for seniors and people with little money. Milk believed that government should help everyone. He said, "You gotta give them hope."

Some people did not agree with Harvey Milk. He knew it was hard to be different, but he did not stop fighting for fairness. Sadly, in 1978, Harvey Milk was killed. People around the world were sad, but his legacy lives on. Today, many people remember him as a hero who stood up for what is right.

Interesting Fact: In 2009, Harvey Milk was given the Presidential Medal of Freedom. This is the highest award a civilian can get in the United States.

Where was Harvey Milk born?

What job did Harvey Milk win?

In what year was Harvey Milk elected?

Why did Harvey Milk want to make a difference?

What did Milk do when he lost elections?

How did Milk help people in the city?

Harvey Milk was given a medal in 2009. True or false?

What does the word 'legacy' mean?