Wed Oct 4, 2023 – 1:02 pm EDT
(Christian Concern) — Rev. Calvin Robinson has won an out of court settlement after being cancelled by the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) for opposing ‘Drag Queen Story Hour’ for children.
After critiquing Drag Queen Story Time on his GB News show and on Twitter, Calvin was terminated from his role on RAD’s education sub-committee.
Supported by the Christian Legal Centre, Calvin made legal claims of harassment, direct and indirect discrimination on the grounds of his Christian beliefs. He was awarded £8,000 [$9724 US] after the RAD settled the matter rather than face scrutiny in court.
In February 2023, Calvin, a former teacher and safeguarding officer, attended a protest organized by Turning Point UK against a Drag Queen storytelling event set to be held at a library in Lewisham, London.
The events, which had been taking place at the library and frequently at a local pub in the area, involved Drag Queen ‘That Girl’ performing age-inappropriate ‘interactive’ kids shows to young children.
Organizers said the aim of the events was to give young children the opportunity to learn about “diversity, inclusivity and a world where they all belong.”
The events in Lewisham are not
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