Milk Day By Dennis Myers This article was published on 05.26.11 Rev. Rick Millsap of Trinity Episcopal Church addressed a crowd of people marking Harvey Milk Day in downtown Reno on May 22, Milk’s birthday. The San Francisco civil rights leader was believed to be the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California. He was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1977. On Nov. 27, 1978, Milk and Mayor George Moscone were assassinated. Milk received the Medal of Freedom posthumously in 2009.Photo By DENNIS MYERS More Local Stories » News Pic Distinguished Nevadan Federal judge honored at UNR. Published on 05.19.11 Half a roast Reno mayor’s no-show inspired more jokes. Published on 05.05.11 Let there be light Our Lady of the Snows gets new chandeliers. Published on 04.28.11 Getting ready for the good part At the Reno Aces game, a youthful fan waits for the fireworks. Published on 04.21.11 Lost leader Civil rights champion Onie Cooper dead. Published on 04.14.11