6 Inspirational People to Look Up To and Why Their Stories Matter
Harvey Milk: A Pioneer for Equality Because I am gay, Harvey Milk’s story hits close to home. He wasn’t just the first openly gay person elected into office; he’s a symbol of courage and progress. His time in politics was relatively short, but his impact on gay rights has been enormous. Sometimes, it’s easy to forget how much groundwork was laid by people like him. He’s still an icon, and I genuinely look up to him for that reason. Milk’s journey transcends politics, too. It’s about visibility and standing tall when society wasn’t exactly ready. It’s also a reminder that progress often comes with sacrifice. You know, sometimes these stories get watered down or treated like footnotes, but his legacy is alive and kicking. Rosa Parks: The Woman Who Refused to Move 1975. No, wait, 1955. Sorry, my brain is jumping a bit — but yeah, December 1st, 1955. That’s when Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat in Montgomery, Alabama. That one act sparked a movement, the Montgomery Bus Boyc...