Vogueさんのインスタグラム写真 - (VogueInstagram)「“Everyone is always talking about Riis." Jacob Riis Beach, a "gay paradise," according to many in New York's queer community, has been a culturally and socially significant gathering space since the 1940s. Audre Lorde wrote about sunbathing at Riis in her 1982 biomythography "Zami: A New Spelling of My Name." Torrey Peters included Riis in her 2021 novel "Detransition, Baby." And if you’re a queer New Yorker scrolling through Instagram in the summer, you’ll see photo after photo of friends, exes, lovers, and strangers who may one day become family dressed in nearly nothing as they enjoy Riis. At a time when queer and trans rights are under attack and when so many people in the community feel justified fear and despair, having a public place to convene and experience pure queer joy is more important than ever. Beachgoers speak about the relief of getting away from the straight gaze, from the gawking, and from the potential violence that exists at other beaches. At the link in our bio, meet some of the people who call Riis their safe haven and learn their stories. Photographed by @itsrafi」6月14日 2時46分