Rainbow Defense Coalition (RDC)
@rainbowdefense.bsky.social
At drag story times and LGBTQIA2S events, we form a visual and auditory barrier to shield children and families against hate. We operate on the support of volunteers in the Washington Metropolitan area. rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com onceuponaban.com
Images from yesterday’s drag story time with @tarahoot Just beautiful. We are advocates of the LGBTQ+ community. DM: @rdc_dmv Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com @freddiesbeachbar @loyaltybooks @tarahoot @mister.hoot #joy #lgbtq #dragstorytime #dragstoryhour #dragqueen
Join a fantastic group of like-minded volunteers and support drag story time! We are advocates of the LGBTQ+ community. DM: @rdc_dmv Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com @freddiesbeachbar @loyaltybooks @tarahoot @mister.hoot #joy #lgbtq #dragstorytime #dragstoryhour #dragqueen
The Rainbow Defense Coalition needs your support. And by volunteering, you support the LGBTQ+ community, storytelling by drag queens and kings, AND you take a stand against banned books. Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com #dragstorytime #dragqueen #bannedbooks #lgbtq @badgal_tiff @loyaltybooks
OH THE FRIENDS WE MEET!!!!! This cute pup is Beowulf. And yes, it really, really rained, but we had a great turnout for drag story time, great stories by Charlemagne, & joy in defending this special event. Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com @loyaltybooks @silentgwigs #dragstorytime #dragstoryhour
Help defend drag story hour and democracy!!!!!! Join a fantastic group of like-minded volunteers. We are advocates of the LGBTQ+ community. DM: @rdc_dmv Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com @loyaltybooks @silentgwigs #joy #lgbtq #dragstorytime #dragstoryhour #dragqueen
JOIN US!!!!!!! It’s doing something good! It’s protecting drag storytime. Come volunteer with us! We are the Rainbow Defense Coalition, advocates of the LGBTQ+ community. DM: @rdc_dmv Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com @bootsy_omega @bcplinfo #lgbtq #dragstorytime #baltimore #readoutproud
Volunteer with us and support Drag Story Time!!!!!!! WE DO THIS BECAUSE WE CARE ABOUT FREEDOM. …and it’s great fun. @tarahoot @mister.hoot #joy #lgbtq #dragstorytime #dragqueen #dragstoryhour
She is brave, she is strong and she is gorgeous! When we are struggling, Tara is a beacon on hope and joy. We appreciate all that you do for the LGBTQ+ community and for democracy. Thank you. @tarahoot @mister.hoot #joy #lgbtq #kennedycenter #handsoffthearts #dragstorytime #dragqueen #dragstoryhour
We support drag queens/kings, the LGBTQ+ community AND banned books! Join us. We do it all at Loyalty Bookstore, whose founder has spent their career working to diversify the book industry to better serve the powerful communities of color and queerness. @loyaltybooks @badgal_tiff #dragstorytime
MANY thanks to our drag queens and volunteers who SHOW UP! We do this to defend drag story hour and defend democracy. We are advocates of the LGBTQ+ community. DM: @rdc_dmv Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com @loyaltybooks @silentgwigs #joy #lgbtq #dragstorytime #dragstoryhour
Help defend drag story hour and democracy!!!!!! Do something! Do some good! …and join a fantastic group of like-minded volunteers. We are advocates of the LGBTQ+ community. DM: @rdc_dmv Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com @loyaltybooks @silentgwigs #joy #lgbtq #dragstorytime #dragstoryhour
Many thanks to our RDC volunteers, @tarahoot @mister.hoot @freddiesbeachbar DM: @rdc_dmv Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com #joy #lgbtq #dragstorytime #dragstoryhour
The Rainbow Defense Coalition fights hate in a really fun kind of way! DM: @rdc_dmv Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com @tarahoot @freddiesbeachbar @mister.hoot #joy #lgbtq #dragstorytime #dragstoryhour
We defend the compassionate storytelling by brave drag performers and help make it a beautifully joyful experience for kids! We have water, snacks and bubbles! DM: @rdc_dmv Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com #dragstorytime #dragqueen #bannedbooks #joy #lgbtq @loyaltybooks @badgal_tiff
Rain or shine!! We have rainbow umbrellas to borrow! Hope you’ll join us. We fight hate (successfully!) in a really fun kind of way. DM: @rdc_dmv Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com @tarahoot @freddiesbeachbar @mister.hoot #joy #lgbtq #dragstorytime #dragstoryhour
Let’s support storytelling by Drag Queen, Tiffany. Join our community of volunteers and support the Black, Queer + Asian owned indie Loyalty Bookstore AND our LGBTQ+ community! DM: @rdc_dmv Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com #dragstorytime #bannedbooks #joy #lgbtq @badgal_tiff @loyaltybooks
We take our jobs very seriously, but you’ve gotta have some fun, too!Charlemagne Chateau entertained the kids with books and movement, RDC volunteers entertained themselves with fun fashion, photo posing, a patch-swap and bubbles. DM: @rdc_dmv rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com #lgbtq
Oh yes, it’s Pride Month 2! And you need to defend or attend at least one drag story time! Join us and support the Black, Queer + Asian owned indie Loyalty Bookstore AND our LGBTQ+ community! DM: @rdc_dmv Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com #dragstorytime #dragqueen @loyaltybooks @silentgwigs
Artists, live performances, food and yes(!) farm animals! What more can you ask for? Celebrate diversity, love and community at the Poolesville Pride Fest! Come volunteer with the great company of RDC folx! DM: @rdc_dmv Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com #joy #lgbtq #pride #pridemonth
We could really use your help for these Pride events! Hoping you can join us!!! DM: @rdc_dmv Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com #joy #lgbtq #pride #pridemonth
Our first event for PRIDE MONTH!!! Have a look at what happens inside Tara Hoot’s story time. Outside RDC made sure all was safe and joyful. We do this to make sure drag story time stays alive and safe. Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com @tarahoot @freddiesbeachbar #joy #lgbtq #pride #pridemonth
Be you. Do you. Celebrate you. We are here with you. DM: @rdc_dmv Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com #joy #lgbtq #pride #pridemonth
We are so excited for PRIDE!! Mark your calendar with our events. Celebrate pride and help defend story hours!! Such a great way to volunteer and support our LGBTQ+ community! DM: @rdc_dmv Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com #dragstorytime #dragqueen #bannedbooks #joy #lgbtq
You need to defend or attend at least one drag story time! Today was beautiful. Books read by Tiffany, bubbles galore, great music and kids happy in their PJs. #dragstorytime #dragqueen #bannedbooks #joy #lgbtq @badgal_tiff @loyaltybooks
This Sunday!!!!!! Such a great way to volunteer and support our LGBTQ+ community! DM: @rdc_dmv Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com #dragstorytime #dragqueen #bannedbooks #joy #lgbtq @badgal_tiff
Everyone should attend at least one drag story time! Today at Loyalty Book Store with Charlamagne Chateau was pure delight. Special thanks to our volunteers who help keep this event safe. #dragstorytime #dragqueen #bannedbooks #joy #lgbtq @silentgwigs @loyaltybooks
We have rainbow umbrellas to borrow! Hope you’ll join us. We fight hate (successfully!) in a really fun kind of way. DM: @rdc_dmv Email: rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com #dragstorytime #dragqueen #bannedbooks #joy #lgbtq @silentgwigs @loyaltybooks
