This article discusses how numerous corporations, including Citi and Walmart, have withdrawn their support for Pride events amid a rising anti-LGBTQ+ political climate. It highlights the impact of calling out corporations on social media, leading to abandoned diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. Major events have faced cancellations due to these corporate withdrawals, yet many LGBTQ+ organizations continue to push forward, celebrating resilience and equality. The article underscores the economic consequences for marginalized communities as corporations retreat from their partnerships and commitments to DEI.
As The Advocate wrote, "In abandoning DEI, companies also ceased many of their community partnerships. This included small businesses, minority- and women-owned businesses...".
We are finding another path to the celebration...but the fact that we have to maneuver in this way is disappointing.
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