<p>Whenever Harry Hay was referred to as the Godfather of the Modern Civil Rights Movement, he would say he preferred the title Lascivious Uncle of the Gay Civil Rights Movement. &nbsp;Either way, his contributions began in the 1950's and resulted in some of the prominent gay rights organizations that are still creating change today.</p> <p>On an April 7th afternoon, in Silverlake, California the &nbsp;Cove Street Steps were dedicated to Harry Hay and the Mattachine Society for their contribution to journey for equality. &nbsp;I attended the event and where I was surrounded by Radical Faeries, Billies, distinguished political representatives and members of the Silverlake community. &nbsp;Come with me on this journey and you will feel like you are there with us experiencing all the love and hope that is Harry Hay. &nbsp;</p> <p>Speakers include the following:</p> <p><a href="https://thepridela.com/2016/08/mark-thompson-author-photographer-historian-friend-dies-63/">Mark Thompson</a>, <a href="www.malcolmboyd.com">Malcolm Boyd</a>, <a href="https://www.david-edward-byrd.com/">David Edward Byrd</a>, <a href="www.twitter.com/ericgarcetti">Eric Garcetti</a> and more!</p>