For years, parents and kids across New York City have been going to Drag Story Hours. Its goal is to provide a safe space to promote reading, inclusion, and diversity. But as the events have become a target for hate, supporters have another goal… to ensure Drag Story Hours continues to exist. We want to start with the basics. What exactly is a Drag Story Hour? And why are kids and parents across the city packing rooms to participate?

Listen to Part II: https://omny.fm/shows/epicenter-nyc/how-new-york-city-fights-the-proud-boys-by-being-p?in_playlist=podcast 

Drag Story Hour NYC: https://www.dshnyc.org/ 

Epicenter-NYC membership: https://checkout.fundjournalism.org/memberform?org_id=epicenternyc&campaign=7018a000000yJx6AA 

Our intro music: http://karavikamusic.com/

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