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‘Leave the children alone’: Ontario Drag Queen Storytime met with protests

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There were angry scenes outside a library in Hamilton, Ontario on Thursday when a group of people protesting Drag Queen Storytime met with a counter-protest of queer activists.

The event featuring drag performer Hexe Noire was being held at the Terryberry Library in Hamilton and according to a Facebook post by Noire, it involved puppets, singing, dancing, and books. “Just your typical awesome family-friendly lgbtq2S+ positive event,” said Noire.

But not everyone in Canada thinks drag queens are suitable family-friendly entertainment. Activist Chrystal Peters, who was arrested last month for protesting outside a so-called family-friendly drag show in Gravenhurst, put the call out on Facebook for people to join her in protesting to “shut this down.”…

 

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