It’s Pride Month, and many CUPE members work in public services that host pride flag raisings, Drag Storytimes, 2SLGBTQIA+ school clubs, and more but these services are under attack. As the backlash and rhetoric against 2SLGBTQIA+ people has grown, so have the threats and bigotry around pride and drag. We will explore how we can ensure safer spaces and organize support on the ground. And you’ll hear first hand experience from a fabulous drag queen, Violet S. Parks, who has done many drag shows at libraries.

Shownotes:

How to start your own flying squad on Instagram: 

https://linktr.ee/studentsforqueerliberation?fbclid=PAAaZP_d02jHy0LVpicLcksE6ljK4_sAxe3qBudCRtX3bP5jm2cR63ljUrjQQ

https://www.instagram.com/ycdsbstudentsforchange/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D 

In defense of Drag Queen Storytime: why Durham public libraries are going forward with these events, despite the pushback | Fresh Air with Ismaila Alfa | Live Radio | CBC Listen

THE BIG READ: ‘Drag Queen Storytime’ has sparked a new chapter of hate in Ontario - North Bay News

“Students walk out over York Catholic board decision not to fly Pride flag”:

Students walk out over York Catholic board decision not to fly Pride flag | CBC News

OPSEU Retiree members flying squad:

Reminder – Deadline to apply is June 25 – Retired Members Division Seeking 10 positions from each Region for “Flying Squad” Activism Leads – OPSEU SEFPO

York Catholic District School Board votes 6-4 against raising Pride flag - Toronto | Globalnews.ca

Resources | Drag Story Hour

Drag Story Time popular at Durham Libraries: 

https://www.durhamregion.com/news/drag-queen-storytime-proves-popular-at-durham-libraries-despite-protests/article_ed1afd52-5251-57f5-89c1-96b62c12327e.html?li_source=LI&li_medium=ymbii_top 

LGBTQ Nation - What Is the Progress Pride Flag?

What Is the Progress Pride Flag? - LGBTQ Nation 

Forbes - Why Many LGBT People Have Started Using A New Pride Flag: 

⁠https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiewareham/2020/07/12/why-lgbt-people-have-started-using-a-new-pride-flag-nhs-black-lives-matters/?sh=499a6f4d125a⁠ 

LGBTQ Nation - Emblems of equality: Discovering the world of LGBTQ+ flags: 

 Emblems of equality: Discovering the world of LGBTQ+ flags - LGBTQ Nation