New York Attorney General Letitia James promoted and hosted a drag queen story hour event for 'families with children' in New York City on Sunday.
Read-a-Thon officially kicked off on Sunday, hosted by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
"It's time for Drag Story Hour! We're at @LGBTCenterNYC with some amazing Drag Story Hour NYC storytellers, New York families, elected officials, and community leaders to kick off our Drag Story Hour read-a-thon!" James tweeted. According to the press release, the event was intended"to condemn hate and combat rampant disinformation" after"recent months have seen a rise in homophobic protests and fearmongering surrounding Drag Story Hour, and disgraceful harassment and vitriol directed at the LGBTQ+ community, advocates, and leaders."
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