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The Republican governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, has signed into law a bill that forbids instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade, a policy that has drawn intense national scrutiny from critics who argue it risks marginalizing LGBTQ+ people. Understanding the situation: The “Don’t Say Gay” Bill sanctioned by Ron DeSantis in March 2022 As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and a longstanding Disney cast member … I greatly appreciate the consistent opportunity for my voice to be heard,” said Lisa. “Honoring Pride is a long-standing tradition of The Walt Disney Company, and I am incredibly proud to work for a company that supports inclusion as a core value and provides a welcoming environment which allows me to bring my true authentic self to work.
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The Vice president of global marketing for Disney parks Lisa Becket who is also a part of the LGBTQIA+ community expressed how happy this step from Disney makes her. The CEO also said Disney will donate $5 million to organizations, including the Human Rights Campaign, which works to protect LGTBQ+ rights.Īlso read| DeSantis Win: Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Florida’s Law to Dissolve Disney’s Special District Though the company has been producing pride clothing for kids since 2018, the collection was previously called “Rainbow Disney Collection” but this year Disney changed it to “Disney Pride Collection.” Disney stated that all proceeds until the end of June, which is the last day of Pride month, will be donated to various LGBTQ+ charity organizations. DeSantis Win: Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Florida’s Law to Dissolve Disney’s Special District “The Disney Pride Collection was created by LGBTQIA+ employees and allies at The Walt Disney Company and is a reflection of their incredible contributions and place at the heart of the company, we stand in solidarity with our LGBTQIA+ community everywhere,” said a statement released by Disney. The items are sold at Disney retail shops, the ‘shopDisney’ online store and all of Disney’s theme parks. Pride-themed Star Wars, Marvel and Pixar selections are also available.