The Compton's Cafeteria Riot site in San Francisco, recognized as a pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ history, is currently owned by the Geo Group, a major private prison company. This ownership is controversial, as the facility operates a reentry center amidst allegations of human rights violations. Local activists are concerned that the Geo Group's presence defiles the riot's legacy, which symbolizes defiance against police oppression. Following a recent favorable vote by the Board of Appeals, thereâs renewed hope for reclaiming the site to honor its historical significance.
The site of the historic 1966 Compton's Cafeteria Riot is now owned by the Geo Group, a major private prison operator, raising concerns about its legacy.
Local activists are calling for the reclamation of the site, arguing that its current use by the Geo Group undermines the significance of the LGBTQ+ riot.
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