Dave Chappelle facing backlash from LGBTQ community as he screens new documentary in Cincinnati
Comedian Dave Chappelle is going to be in Cincinnati on Wednesday evening to screen his new documentary and his visit comes amid controversy about another project he recently released.
Chappelle and Netflix came under fire in October for the comedian's joke targeting transgender and other LGBTQ people in his new standup special.
One venue in Washington rescheduled his documentary screen until later next year because of the backlash.
On Wednesday, Chappelle is bringing his "Untitled" documentary tour to Heritage Bank Center.
An LGBTQ rights advocate in Cincinnati said discriminating against LGBTQ people can lead to outcomes of violence or suicide. Joshua Kayes says this is a perfect time to open up that conversation.
"This week is Transgender Awareness Week and it's going to be topped off by the Transgender Day of Remembrance where we specifically and intentionally honor those who have been murdered in the community just this year," said Kayes, who is the president of Treehouse LGBTQ Center.
Community leaders WLWT spoke with say one moment of comedy can have a big impact whether it's good or bad. They're just hoping this can open up a bigger dialogue about the issue.