One of the world’s most openly queer cities is a buzzing,colourful and heritage-wealthy destination full of party nights, live music, and film festivals,street events and nightlife that offers something for everyoneThe City by the Bay has a long and varied history of artists, activists, or eccentrics,and was a key location in the rise of the early LGBT rights movements with the Compton’s Cafeteria Riot in 1966 (the first large-scale rebellion against police violence by trans and queer people), the annual pride parade beginning in 1970, or the historic election of Harvey Milk in 1977 – the first openly gay man elected to public office in California. The city also boasts the US’s original gaybourhood: the Castro. Related: Arty living in San Francisco’s rising Outer Sunset district Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com