1940s LGBTQ+ safe space Jacob Riis Park's "People's Beach" faces gentrification threat due to $50m renovation.
Since the 1940s, New York City's Jacob Riis Park's "People's Beach" has been a historic LGBTQ+ safe space. Known for its sense of community and direct/indirect social activism, it is now under threat due to a $50m renovation project. The land surrounding the beach is changing rapidly, raising concerns about gentrification and the future of this cherished gathering spot for the LGBTQ+ community.
June 28, 2024
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