Capstones

Graduation Date

Fall 12-16-2022

Grading Professor

Marco Aviles

Subject Concentration

Spanish Language

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Abstract

After more than 80 years, the only queer beach in New York City, the People’s Beach at Jacob Riis, is in danger. In 2022, the city announced the demolition of the Neponsit Hospital, a long-abandoned structure that shelters the beach from the street, creating a sense of privacy and safety. Can Riis Beach live on as a safe and joyous utopia for queer communities without the presence of the hospital buildings? Some beach-goers are campaigning to ensure that whatever replaces the hospital space centers the queer community and preserves the beach’s queer history, including the legacy of Ms. Colombia, a late beloved beach icon and drag persona.

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La Conmemoración de Ms. Colombia

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The People's Assembly

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La playa del pueblo

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