The Chorus was formed in 1978 and was the world’s first openly gay choir. Its membership was devastated by the arrival of AIDS in the 1980s.
However, it rebuilt itself and survived.The poignant significance of the choir coming together for the first time since the arrival of the Covid pandemic last year was felt by many.
Others responded to the chorus’ beautiful rendition of a traditional Irish blessing.“Tears are running down my face. This is so moving,” said one commentator.“Bless you men, my brothers.
Tears streaming down my face,” said another.“We are grateful to still be standing and still be singing,” said the choir in a caption on the TikTok video.Related: Harvey Milk Day and San Francisco’s monuments to an LGBTQ iconMay 22 is Harvey.