The Okanagan Regional Library is kicking off a new series of story time, and the first is based on inclusivity and diversity.
On Jan. 28 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m., the Kelowna Downtown Library will host Drag Story Time featuring Freida Whales, who was also performed there in 2019 in what turned into a controversial situation.
Don Nettleton, the president of the Okanagan Regional Library at the time, as well as other management were made to undergo sensitivity training following Whales香蕉视频直播� visit after making derogatory comments.
香蕉视频直播淭he announced program, while claiming to be promoting diversity and acceptance, will be offensive to a significant segment of our society,香蕉视频直播� Nettleton said in 2019.
Danielle Hubbard, however, who took over from interim CEO Jeremy Fedderson in October 2022 after Nettleton香蕉视频直播檚 retirement the month prior, said that 香蕉视频直播渢he ORL supports and strives to represent all members of our communities.香蕉视频直播�
Whales said that she is excited to bring 香蕉视频直播渆ntertainment, positivity, and diversity back to the reading program香蕉视频直播� in their hometown.
Jake.courtepatte@kelownacapnews.com
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