Tensions run high at Renton library over Drag Queen Story Hour
Published 12:30 pm Friday, June 28, 2019
Attendees of the Drag Queen Story Hour at the Fairwood Library exit the event. A walkway was held open for them by supporters while protesters held signs condemning the event behind them. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo
A protester of the Drag Queen Story Hour holds up erotica for families and children as they exit the event at Fairwood Library near Renton on June 27. Aaron Kunkler/Staff photo
Jen Carter, vice chair of the King County Democrats, leads supports in chants to drown out a street preacher protesting the reading event. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo
A protester yells at a supporter of the Drag Queen Story Hour at Fairwood Library on June 27. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo
A supporter of the Drag Queen Story Hour event holds a sign and Pride flag standing across the parking lot of the Fairwood Library from a protester on June 27. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo
Members of the far-right street fighting organization known as the Proud Boys attended the event too and at times were confrontational towards supporters of the event. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo
