Oregon House celebrates Black drag performers during opening ceremony

SALEM, Ore. (KPTV) – In celebration of pride month, the Oregon House opened their session on Wednesday with a drag performance.

Isaiah Esquire and Aqua Flora performed “I Was Here” by Beyonce and “A Deeper Love” by Aretha Franklin on the Oregon House floor as lawmakers convened to vote on a resolution celebrating the impact of Black drag performers in Portland.

The resolution was passed with a 35 to 9 vote…

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