User:Snchristensen/Compton's Cafeteria riot

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The riot marked a turning point in the local LGBT movement. According to the online encyclopedia glbtq.com:"In the aftermath of the riot at Compton's, a network of transgender social, psychological, and medical support services was established, which culminated in 1968 with the creation of the National Transsexual Counseling Unit [NTCU], the first such peer-run support and advocacy organization in the world."...

Serving as an overseer to the NTCU was Sergeant Elliott Blackstone, designated in 1962 as the first San Francisco Police Department liaison to what was then called the "homophile community".

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Effects of the riot
The riot marked a turning point in the local LGBT movement. Transgender activists used the riot's momentum to establish several community-based support services, with the most successful being the National Transsexual Counseling Unit (NTCU), established in 1968. The NTCU was the first peer-run counseling support resource in the world. The NTCU's success was partially due to financial support from the Erickson Education Foundation, which funded renting an office space and hiring two full time peer counselors. Serving as an overseer to the NTCU was Sergeant Elliott Blackstone, designated in 1962 as the first San Francisco Police Department liaison to what was then called the "homophile community". '''The NTCU served the community until 1974, when reactionary members of the SFPD arrested one of the peer counselors on false drug charges and attempted to frame Blackstone with drugs planted in his desk. While Blackstone didn't face charges, he was reassigned to a different department, leaving the NTCU staggering along for a short while before the EEF withdrew funding.'''

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"Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria " is a documentary film directed by Susan Stryker and Victor Silverman, that explores the history of transgender activism and resistance in San Francisco's Tenderloin district. The film focuses on the riot that took place at Compton's Cafeteria in 1966, three years before the more widely known Stonewall uprising.The documentary sheds light on the experiences of transgender women, drag queens, and other gender non-conforming individuals who frequented Compton's Cafeteria, which served as a gathering place for the transgender community. It delves into the systemic discrimination and harassment they faced from law enforcement and society at large.

The film recounts the events leading up to the riot, including police harassment and the oppressive environment that transgender individuals endured. It highlights the pivotal role played by transgender women in igniting the protest against police brutality and social injustice. "Screaming Queens" showcases the resilience and determination of the transgender community as they fought back against oppression. The documentary explores the impact of the riot on the emerging transgender rights movement and its significance in paving the way for future activism and advocacy. Through interviews with activists, archival footage, and personal narratives, the film highlights the historical importance of the Compton's Cafeteria riot and the contributions of transgender individuals in the struggle for LGBTQ+ rights. It serves as a reminder of the ongoing fight for equality and the need to recognize and uplift the voices and experiences of transgender and gender non-conforming individuals.