Echoes of Resistance: The Compton Cafeteria Riot

This chapter examines the Compton Cafeteria Riot and its significance in the history of LGBTQ activism, particularly for transgender individuals in 1960s San Francisco. It highlights the harsh realities faced by the community, including discrimination, police harassment, and the formation of supportive networks in the Tenderloin area. The narrative juxtaposes the struggles of marginalized youth with the efforts of organizations like the Mattachine Society and the crucial support provided by Reverend Cecil Williams at Glyde Memorial Methodist Church.