Important+People

=**__Important People__**=

Harry Hay was a leader of the gay rights movement. Henry's gay rights group, which was named The Society for Human Rights was a wonderful sucess but was shut down later because of the hatred and discrimination. Henry Hay, also known as Harry Hay, supported gay rights even though he was heterosexual. Many people found that odd, but he stuck up for what he believed was right.



Harvey Milk is an important person in the gay society because he was the absolute first openly gay supervisor of San Franciso, California. He was later assassinated because of his homosexuality in 1978.



Roy Cohn was homosexual and people started using his homosexuality against him to black mail him. Roy Cohn was later diagnosed with aids and tried keeping it a secret, along with his homosexuality, but sadly people found out, and he died of Aids.



Rosie O'Donnell is a lesbian who is a hard worker along with a spirit that will carry her anywhere throughout life. She has been an inspiration to many and has made people feel comfortable for being who they are. '