Wanted Cards Extra – Harvey Milk Day / May 22

Wanted Cards Extra – Harvey Milk Day / May 22

Harvey Milk Day is observed every year on May 22 to honor the life, work, and legacy of Harvey Milk — one of the first openly gay elected officials in the United States, and a powerful voice for civil rights, visibility, and hope. In 1977, Milk was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and quickly became a symbol of courage and progress for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. His message was simple but profound: every single person deserves the freedom to live openly, authentically, and with pride.

While Harvey Milk Day is primarily recognized in California schools, it has grown into a national moment of remembrance and celebration. It’s a meaningful opportunity for people to honor LGBTQ+ history, recognize ongoing struggles for equality, and uplift messages of hope, resilience, and visibility.

For GCU artists, this day is a wonderful chance to create cards that inspire, celebrate, educate, and show solidarity. Think bold, think uplifting, think inclusive — designs can be modern, vintage-inspired, typographic, rainbow-bright, minimalist, portrait-driven, or symbolic.

These cards should be placed here:

Holidays >> Harvey Milk Day / May 22 cid#39486

Ideas for illustrations and styles you might explore:

• Portrait or silhouette of Harvey Milk (illustrated, stylized, abstract, or in a quote-based layout)
• Rainbow motifs, pride flags, and inclusive symbols used respectfully
• Graphic typographic posters turned into card fronts
• California or San Francisco landmarks tied to Milk’s legacy
• Hope-themed artwork: candles, light rays, rising suns, open doors
• Community-focused illustrations featuring diverse people
• Inspiring activism imagery: megaphones, protest signs, voting themes
• Vintage ’70s color palettes and retro shapes
• Quotes interpreted in a clean, modern card design

Card Text Ideas for GCU Artists

Inspirational / General Remembrance
Front: Honoring the Legacy of Harvey Milk
Inside: May his courage continue to inspire hope, pride, and equality for all.

Front: Hope Will Never Be Silent
Inside: Today we remember a voice that changed history.

Front: Celebrating Harvey Milk Day
Inside: Thank you to everyone who continues the work of equality and love.

Front: Visibility Matters
Inside: On Harvey Milk Day, and every day, your authenticity is powerful.

Front: Equality. Courage. Pride.
Inside: Honoring a legacy that still lights the way.

For LGBTQ+ Support & Encouragement
Front: You Deserve to Shine
Inside: Harvey Milk Day is a reminder: the world is better with you in it.

Front: Live Out Loud
Inside: Celebrating your courage and your beautiful truth.

Front: Proud to Stand With You
Inside: Today we honor Harvey Milk — and everyone living bravely and authentically.

Front: You Are Loved. You Are Seen.
Inside: On Harvey Milk Day, I’m celebrating you.

Front: Your Voice Matters
Inside: Keep speaking your truth. Keep being you.

Educational or Commemorative Tone
Front: Remembering Harvey Milk
Inside: A pioneer of equality whose legacy reminds us that hope is powerful.

Front: A Day to Honor Courage
Inside: Harvey Milk’s work lives on in every step toward equality.

Front: Harvey Milk Day
Inside: Commemorating a leader whose vision still inspires justice and pride.

Youth / School-Friendly Versions
Front: Harvey Milk Day
Inside: Learning about kindness, courage, and standing up for what’s right.

Front: Be Brave. Be Kind. Be You.
Inside: Harvey Milk showed us that being ourselves can change the world.

Front: Everyone Belongs
Inside: Celebrating inclusion and equality on Harvey Milk Day.

Humorous but Respectful (light touch)
Front: Hope Isn’t Silent — And Neither Am I
Inside: Celebrating Harvey Milk Day with pride and probably too much coffee.

Front: Equal Rights Look Good on Everyone
Inside: Honoring Harvey Milk and all who keep moving the world forward.

Happy Designing!

Corrie