Alameda County sheriff's deputies say the group entered the library during a story time event hosted by drag queen Panda Dulce for preschool-aged children in celebration of Pride Month, making 'homophobic and transphobic remarks.'
Alameda County Sheriff's Dept. Lt. Ray Kelly said the group entered the library about 1:30 p.m., during an event called Drag Queen Story Time. Kyle Chu, also known as drag queen Panda Dulce, hosted a story hour meant for preschool-aged children in celebration of'They came to riot': Members of white supremacist group arrested near Idaho pride event, police say
"The men made homophobic and transphobic remarks against a member of the LGTBQ+ community who was hosting the event," Kelly wrote in an email."There was no physical violence. Deputies responded to the disturbance and are conducting follow up to identify the group of men and their affiliation." "We will initiate our hate crime protocol and will also address the annoying and harassing of children. More details to follow," Kelly wrote."The men were reported to be members of the Proud Boys organization."The sheriff's department Facebook page says"The men were described as extremely aggressive with a threatening violent demeanor causing people to fear for their safety. Deputies responded to the scene and were able to de-escalate the situation.
The Drag Queen Story Hour website describes the program as"just what it sounds like - drag queens reading stories to children in libraries, schools, and bookstores. DQSH captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. In spaces like this, kids are able to see people who defy rigid gender restrictions and imagine a world where people can present as they wish, where dress up is real.
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