fromMission Local1 month agoS.F. blocks trans activists' bid to reclaim historic queer riot siteThe San Francisco Board of Appeals rejected a bid to reclaim the Compton's Cafeteria site from a private prison operator.
SF LGBTfromMission Local1 month agoActivists want S.F. to oust prison operator from site of historic trans riotActivists aim to reclaim the Compton's Cafeteria Riot site from a private prison operator to establish a community-oriented facility.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times2 months agoSF LGBTDonna's Chronicles, "Do yourself a favor and get tickets..." - San Francisco Bay Times
SF LGBTfromABC7 San Francisco3 months agoSF trans community rallies to reclaim site of Compton's Cafeteria Riot in 1966The 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.
fromSFGATE3 months agoSF LGBT'It's erasure': One of San Francisco's most celebrated sites is at a crossroadsThe Compton's Cafeteria Riot's historic site is owned by a private prison operator, raising issues about its legacy.
from48 hills4 months agoSF LGBTCommunity re-telling of Compton's Cafeteria riot storms Tenderloin stage - 48 hillsThe 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.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times2 months agoSF LGBTDonna's Chronicles, "Do yourself a favor and get tickets..." - San Francisco Bay Times
SF LGBTfromABC7 San Francisco3 months agoSF trans community rallies to reclaim site of Compton's Cafeteria Riot in 1966The 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 LGBTfromSFGATE3 months ago'It's erasure': One of San Francisco's most celebrated sites is at a crossroadsThe Compton's Cafeteria Riot's historic site is owned by a private prison operator, raising issues about its legacy.
SF LGBTfrom48 hills4 months agoCommunity re-telling of Compton's Cafeteria riot storms Tenderloin stage - 48 hillsThe 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 LGBTfromKqed2 months agoAn Illustrated History of the Compton's Cafeteria Riot | KQEDThe Compton's Cafeteria riot of 1966 was a significant catalyst for the trans rights movement, preceding the famous Stonewall riots.
SF LGBTfromKqed2 months agoWhy We're Dedicating Pride Month to Transgender History | KQEDJack Bee Garland's contributions as a trans man and the Compton's Cafeteria riot were pivotal moments in the history of transgender rights.