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SF LGBT
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

SF trans community rallies to reclaim site of Compton's Cafeteria Riot in 1966

The San Francisco transgender community seeks to reclaim the Compton's Cafeteria site as a space for trans activism and community.
Activists aim to challenge the GEO Group's ownership, proposing a community-focused use for the historic venue.
SF LGBT
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

'It's erasure': One of San Francisco's most celebrated sites is at a crossroads

The Compton's Cafeteria Riot's historic site is owned by a private prison operator, raising issues about its legacy.
SF LGBT
from48 hills
3 months ago

Community re-telling of Compton's Cafeteria riot storms Tenderloin stage - 48 hills

The Compton's Cafeteria Riot is an immersive theater experience that highlights a pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ history.
The production incorporates authentic narratives from trans activists and queer community members.
SF LGBT
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

SF trans community rallies to reclaim site of Compton's Cafeteria Riot in 1966

The San Francisco transgender community seeks to reclaim the Compton's Cafeteria site as a space for trans activism and community.
Activists aim to challenge the GEO Group's ownership, proposing a community-focused use for the historic venue.
SF LGBT
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

'It's erasure': One of San Francisco's most celebrated sites is at a crossroads

The Compton's Cafeteria Riot's historic site is owned by a private prison operator, raising issues about its legacy.
SF LGBT
from48 hills
3 months ago

Community re-telling of Compton's Cafeteria riot storms Tenderloin stage - 48 hills

The Compton's Cafeteria Riot is an immersive theater experience that highlights a pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ history.
The production incorporates authentic narratives from trans activists and queer community members.
SF LGBT
fromKqed
1 month ago

Why We're Dedicating Pride Month to Transgender History | KQED

Jack Bee Garland's contributions as a trans man and the Compton's Cafeteria riot were pivotal moments in the history of transgender rights.
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