The American Council mobilizes thousands of Roseville parents in response to Youth Drag Event
The Landing Spot, an LGBTQ+ / Drag Ministry of Loomis Basin Congregational United Church of Christ, announced its 3rd annual Drag Show, this year, at Roseville High School on March 31st. Parents, teachers, and the school board were unaware of the event or its messaging toward students.
The event invitation encouraged students to engage in the show this year as well:
"The youth will be celebrating "Queer Joy" as they perform in drag for an eager audience. [...] The event will take place at the Pattie Baker Theater located on the Roseville High School campus. Remember to bring cash for tips as is custom for drag shows."
The American Council, a faith-based advocacy group in California that represents families, houses of worship, and faith organizations — quickly responded to the news.
The American Council has a family network of ~9,000 people in Roseville. We quickly emailed our stakeholders, letting them know of the event and encouraged them to reach out to Roseville High School.
Other parent and family organizations, like the NorCal Freedom Alliance and Moms for Liberty, quickly responded in tandem and started reaching out to their parents and school administrators in Roseville.
Loomis Basin Congregation United Church of Christ has been an outspoken critic of faith organizations and churches in the region, suggesting that religion should not play any part in public institutions like government, schools, etc.
However, these standards seem to not apply to their LGBTQ+ and Justice ministries, which play an active role in local and regional advocacy.
Drag should not be an underage activity on a high school campus, says Tanner DiBella, President of the American Council.
Roseville High School is a Public Institution. Allowing an event that encourages students under 18 to dress up in provocative clothing, dance in front of adults, and get tips shoved in their clothing is not a healthy expression of sexuality, maturity, or safety. We want children to be happy, healthy, and safe. Targeting minors to dance and perform in drag at a public school campus is highly concerning, and we will continue to represent students, families, and the community.
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Tanner DiBella