Arizona Bookstore Cancels ‘Drag Show For Palestine’ Event After Facing Backlash

An Arizona bookstore canceled its family-friendly “Drag Show for Palestine” following backlash over the planned performance.

An ad for the event, scheduled for Saturday at the Phoenix, Arizona, Palabras Book Store called on locals to join “for a night of Drag and Community” in “solidarity with Palestine.” 

“We will have local organizers, speeches, education, food, and of course, DRAG!” the ad reads. “We have an especially talented cast for you, entry is free so bring tips for the artists!”

The event was to feature local organizers, speeches, education, food, and drag performances with a “talented” cast.

The bookstore’s website describes itself as a “community refuge and cultural hub centering the voices of BIPOC (black indigenous, people of color) across intersections.” 

The event faced massive backlash, eventually scrubbed from the bookstore’s site and canceled.