Cheryl Trade wasn’t deterred by the protesters that showed up outside the Coquitlam Public Library last August.

“I just smiled, waved and walked right on.”

How the pride of local drag performers is louder than protests against them. 

Josh Kozelj reports. Josh is The Tyee's inaugural Hummingbird fellow.

Published Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. 

https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2023/01/31/Amidst-Protest-Pride-and-Joy/

Cheryl Trade wasn’t deterred by the protesters that showed up outside the Coquitlam Public Library last August. “I just smiled, waved and walked right on.” How the pride of local drag performers is louder than protests against them. Josh Kozelj reports. Josh is The Tyee's inaugural Hummingbird fellow. Published Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2023/01/31/Amidst-Protest-Pride-and-Joy/

Amidst Protest, Here’s Pride and Joy

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