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The stars from the new season of the HBO's "We're Here" appeared at Unity Square on Sunday for an open dialogue event with the Bartlesville community.

 

Drag queens Latrice Royale, Sasha Velour and Priyanka said that they only wanted to make themselves available for people who have questions and that they, themselves, wanted to find out what people's thoughts and fears are about drag.

 

The performers strongly believe that drag is okay for everyone and said they felt they had a responsibility to take steps and be seen after the Unity Square controversy over the 2022 Bartlesville Pride event that featured drag performances.

 

Bartlesville Radio spoke with Capt. Daniel Elkins regarding the event. Elkins said in a text that there were no issues from BPD's end. According to Elkins, "There was lots of yelling and lots of emotions, but nothing illegal."

 

When asked if any ordinances had been violated, Elkins responded, "No. It was a dialogue event and not a drag show."