Jun 9: Protect Drag Story Time
A local right-wing organization is planning to protest our beloved Drag Story Time at Edgewater Library this Monday, June 9. This group has been showing at libraries all over Chicago, and now they are coming to the 48th ward. We, of course, will be there to welcome our neighbors attending the event.
The 48th Ward Dems is proud to partner with Trans Up Front IL on this event, as well as a virtual training tomorrow night. Read on for details...
Sunday, June 8: Virtual De-escalation Training
Ahead of Monday's event, Trans Up Front is hosting a virtual training to equip community members, organizers, and allies with tools to strategically and safely respond to anti-LGBTQ protests, particularly those targeting events like Drag Queen Story Time.
When: Sunday, June 8 (TOMORROW!) from 4-5pm
Where: Virtual livestream
RSVP: here
Participants will learn de-escalation techniques for community members and best practices for ensuring safe and welcoming access for LGBTQ families, performers, and children. This is not a training to become a safety marshall, but to ensure as a community we are doing what's best for youth based events. Together, we’ll center joy, protection, and solidarity in the face of hate.
Monday, June 9: Protect Drag Story Time at Edgewater Library
Join us on Monday, June 9th at 9:30am to counter hate groups targeting a children's drag storytime in Chicago.
When: Monday, June 9 at 9:30am
Where: Edgewater Library — 6000 N. Broadway
No RSVP needed. Just show up.
Let's have a party!
Let's counter hate with joy and love!
Let's protect children from hate speech!
Let's stand up for REAL parenting freedoms!
Let's show that libraries are for EVERYONE!
If you can't attend (and even if you can), help us spread the word by sharing this post, inviting friends, and making sure everyone knows that we need to protect drag storytimes!