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.
Recommended Citation
Sandoval, Tasha A., "Preservando la playa del pueblo" (2022). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/gj_etds/614
La Conmemoración de Ms. Colombia
PHOTO_SANDOVAL_TASHA_2.jpeg (800 kB)
The People's Assembly
AUDIO_SANDOVAL_TASHA.mp3 (52590 kB)
La playa del pueblo
AUDIO_SANDOVAL_TASHA_2.mp3 (100674 kB)
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