Is ESPN really LGBTQ friendly?
ESPN is majority owned by Disney
ESPN is a major supporter of LGBTQ rights. The company offers its employees comprehensive benefits packages that include domestic partner benefits, transgender-inclusive health care coverage, and gender reassignment surgery coverage. ESPN also participates in public events and organizations that support LGBTQ rights, and has donated to politicians who support or don't support LGBTQ rights legislation.
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After Banning Thor: Love And Thunder, Malaysia Threatens To Continue LGBTQ Censorship
Another day, another instance of draconian censorship practices limiting fundamental access to art.
by SlashFilm
Disney boosts LGBTQ support, debuts “Pride Collection”
by Los Angeles Times
Disney boosts LGBTQ support, debuts “Pride Collection”
by Los Angeles Times
Why Josh Hawley has introduced new anti-Disney legislation
Florida Republicans have already retaliated against Disney for expressing an opinion they didn’t like. Republicans in Congress are ready to follow suit.
by MSNBC
ExxonMobil Takes Different Tack From Walt Disney Co. On Corporate Policy, Banning Affinity Group Flags
ExxonMobil has said it will prohibit corporate offices from flying the LGBTQ pride flag outside of their offices. The move by Exxon comes in the wake of the stance taken by the Walt Disney Co. After initially staying out of a controversial situation involving the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill in Florida, Disney reversed course and said it would work to repeal it.
by Yahoo News
As Fox News turns on Disney, advertisers supporting LGBTQ youth should be wary of partnering with the network
Like Disney, leading Fox News advertisers including General Motors, Kraft Heinz, and Pfizer oppose Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law. Could the network turn on them next?
by Media Matters
Disney Employees Walk Out Amid Furor Over Florida Legislation
Hoping to avoid controversy, the company initially shied away from taking a public stance on the anti-L.G.B.T.Q. bill. Now, an internal outcry has stretched into its third week.
by New York Times
Businesses oppose Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ ban on discussion of LGBTQ issues in public schools
The Florida measure rocketed to the forefront of national politics in recent months, drawing sharp criticism from the LGBTQ community, Hollywood, Democrats and the White House.
by CNBC
Gay kiss restored in Pixar film after employees blow the whistle on Disney censorship
In the middle of Disney’s implosion after the company was busted donating to the sponsors of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill and subsequently refused to condemn the atrocious anti-LGBTQ legislation, Pixar employees joined the chorus of employees condemning the company.
by LGBTQ Nation
Gabrielle Union shades Disney over “Don’t Say Gay” bill while walking red carpet for new Disney film
She spelled it out for any corporate flacks who still didn't understand.
by LGBTQ Nation
Hollywood relies on LGBTQ audiences. In return, it’s failing us miserably
Rainbow logos and statements of support from entertainment companies have become a routine part of Pride celebrations each June. But corporations’ habitual reluctance to speak out against those harming the LGBTQ community when it matters most has shown time and again that we can’t count on them as allies.
by Los Angeles Times
Disney CEO apologizes to staff for stance on Florida LGBTQ bill
Walt Disney CEO Bob Chapek apologized to employees for not taking a tougher stance against Florida legislation that would ban schools from discussing sexual orientation and gender identity with younger kids.
by Fortune
Disney heir calls out company’s silence on anti-LGBT Florida bill
The Walt Disney Company has donated to each of the lawmakers behind Florida's "Don't say gay" bill.
by LGBTQ Nation
These companies celebrate LGBT+ people. They also back politicians behind a bill to ‘erase’ them from schools
Disney and major corporate donors gave thousands of dollars to Florida Republicans supporting so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ legislation, Alex Woodward reports
by Independent
Human Rights Campaign report on ESPN
ESPN has earned top marks in Human Rights Campaign's 2021 Corporate Equality Index
by Human Rights Campaign
Disneyland wouldn’t let same-sex couples dance together until a gay teen sued in the 80’s
A behemoth in the entertainment industry and the largest private employer in Orange County, Disneyland had never lost a legal battle in court. Until this one...
by LGBTQ Nation
Human Rights Campaign report on Hulu
Disney has earned top marks in Human Rights Campaign's 2021 Corporate Equality Index
by Human Rights Campaign