Protest took a back seat to the celebration at the California Capitol Monday as lawmakers honored drag nun Sister Roma and proclaimed June LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Roma, who belongs to the San Francisco-based Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, was one of 15 guests invited by the legislature’s LGBTQ+ Caucus as the Assembly and Senate passed resolutions proclaiming June as LGBTQ+ pride month. Republicans in the Senate called on Senate President pro Tem Toni Atkins of San Diego to revoke Roma’s invitation last Thursday. A group of Catholic and evangelical Christian demonstrators gathered on the Capitol’s west steps Monday afternoon to protest Roma’s recognition. In the Assembly, when Roma came to the front to receive her award, Republican members left the floor and retreated to the lounge in the rear of the chamber. The remaining members clapped, whooped, and cheered, giving Roma a prolonged standing ovation. Fellow honoree Harry Lit shouted from the back of the chamber, "Love you Roma!" Speaking to the Senate, Democratic Senator Susan Talamantes Eggman of Stockton introduced the pride resolution and noted that she identified as a proud Catholic.
Republicans Walk Out As Drag Nun ‘Sister Roma’ Honored At California Capitol
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