About fifty Vanguard members took to the streets of the Tenderloin with push brooms borrowed from the city. [2] According to the director of Screaming Queens, Susan Stryker, the cafeteria "erupted. [8], On June 24, 2016, at the conclusion of the San Francisco Trans March, a new street sign was unveiled, renaming the 100 block of Taylor Street to Gene Compton's Cafeteria Way. [2], Compton's Cafeteria was one of a chain of cafeterias, owned by Gene Compton, in San Francisco from the 1940s to the 1970s. See the article in its original context from. Furthermore, transgender people found themselves locked out of most "respectable" jobs and were often forced to turn to prostitution to survive. ", It was dangerous for queer folks to exist back in 1966 as there were no equality laws and LGBT people were considered "perverts" and "mental cases". 2005. The two visit the site and lie down together next to the historical marker. It was followed by drag queens pouring into the streets, fighting back with their high heels and heavy bags. "[5], The cafeteria was open all hours until the riots occurred. 2 11 2010. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. [14][15][16] In August 2016, a number of events were held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the riot, including a gathering in Boeddeker Park in the Tenderloin. Even churches, like Glide Memorial Methodist Church in San Francisco, began reaching out to the transgender community. [2][4] Compton's management and staff, in an effort to deter drag queens and trans women, frequently called the police when they were present causing them to be harassed and arrested for a crime called "female impersonation. la émeute Cafeteria Compton Il a eu lieu en Août 1966 à San Francisco, dans le quartier Tenderloin. The demonstration ended with the newly installed plate-glass windows being smashed again. [1], The 1960s was a pivotal period for sexual, gender, and ethnic minorities, as social movements championing civil rights and sexual liberation came to fruition. Arrived -- Ship Geddes and bark Golden Gate, from New-York. [2] In response to police arrests, the transgender community launched a picket of Compton's Cafeteria. The incident was one of the first LGBT-related riots in United States history, preceding the more famous 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York City. A new report confirms what many have been talking about for weeks: There is an exodus out of San Francisco, and the numbers are staggering. SAN FRANCISCO, Thursday, Aug. 21. The jobbing trade is good considering the season. [17][18] In 2017, the City of San Francisco recognized the Compton's Transgender Cultural District, the world’s first legally recognized transgender district. Historically, the ratio of homes for sale relative to total housing has been a quarter of New York's. She said, "A lot of people thought we were sick, mental trash," says Elizondo, who underwent gender reassignment surgery in 1974. About 900 Americans and 700 Mexicans are engaged in prospecting, and with such encouraging indications of success that migration in that direction is very considerable, which must result in the thorough exploration of an extensive region of country hitherto unknown, but believed to be rich in gold. San Francisco exodus: https://t.co/VaoQr5V0nQ pic.twitter.com/rywb8z7Poa. Vanguard symbolically called into question the fact that police were treating transgender and queer sex workers like “trash” to be “swept away,” and instead reclaimed public space as their own.[11]. The loss is not yet ascertained. Sales, 1,500 bbls. [7] The exact date of the riot is unknown because 1960 police records no longer exist and the riot was not covered by newspapers.[10]. Rents in SF continue to drop at historic rates. 'Something we can't afford to lose': Oakland movie... Crane takes down San Francisco's famous Coke sign, Stanford study: Trump campaign rallies led to 30,000 COVID cases, 700 deaths, Grandmother says San Francisco coyote was inches away from attacking her grandson, Shops in downtown San Francisco boarding up ahead of election, Video: Trump supporters allegedly tried to run Biden bus 'off the road', 'Borat' star gives church $100K after member appears in film, 'Revenge porn' was already commonplace, and the pandemic has made things even worse, Bay Area chef superstars appear in San Francisco episode of Netflix's 'Somebody Feed Phil', CDC NIOSH-approved N95 masks are $13 per 2-pack, How 'Emily in Paris' gets cast iron skillets wrong, How to Watch 'The Mandalorian' for free on Disney+, Your guide to purchasing KN95 and NIOSH-approved N95 masks, KitchenAid stand mixers are the cheapest we've ever seen: $199.99, The new Fire TV Stick Lite is already marked down to $18, How to save up to 20% at Sephora's Beauty Insider Event.