Mural Info
Artist: Tanya Wischerath
Location: Clarion Alley, Mission
Current state: Available
Photo by: SF Mural Arts
Taken on: 27-Oct-2012
Views: 6744
From the artist:
The Compton's Cafeteria Riot occurred in August 1966 in the Tenderloin district of San Francisco. This incident was one of the first recorded transgender riots in United States history, preceding the more famous 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York City. Although San Francisco continues to lead in the struggle for equal rights for the LGBTQI community, trans women are often left behind and in the fight for visibility. This mural is a dedication to the work of just a few trans activists out of many who have tirelessly committed themselves to paving the way for a more just, accepting, and righteous San Francisco.
