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fromAdvocate.com
22 hours ago

Years before Stonewall, a cafeteria riot became a breakthrough for trans rights

The restaurant, open 24 hours, was popular with trans women and drag queens; they were not welcome in many of the nearby gay bars. Some of them were sex workers, and they could be arrested not only for that but for cross-dressing. One night, a police officer tried to arrest one of Compton's trans patrons on some charge or other, and she responded by throwing hot coffee in his face.
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fromThe Verge
1 month ago

The return of the trans underground

Peggie Ames connected and supported isolated trans women in 1970s Western New York by maintaining a rolodex-style network and facilitating nationwide pen‑pal connections.
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

'Gilded Age' side-eye: How a silent maid unveils centuries of trans history

Caldwell stated, 'I thought, 'my career is over,' I was more worried about my husband than I was worried about myself.' Her fears were misplaced as she found support instead of rejection.
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fromFuncheap
4 months ago

"San Francisco's Transgender District" Book Launch + TL Block Party (SF)

A free outdoor block party celebrating the release of 'San Francisco's Transgender District' photo book will occur on August 7, 2025.
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fromKqed
5 months ago

88-Year-Old Audio Engineer Sandy Stone Survived Transphobic Backlash and Made History

Sandy Stone navigated a male-dominated music industry to embrace her identity as a trans woman and feminist.
Stone faced backlash from radical feminist circles and transphobia in the 1970s.
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fromKqed
5 months 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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