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lgbtq-rights3 years ago•4 min saved

Starbucks faces backlash over alleged removal of Pride decorations

Workers at some Starbucks stores in the US claim they have been told they cannot put up Pride decorations this year, sparking a row with a labor union. The dispute comes amid a rightwing backlash against many American businesses expressing support for LGBTQ+ Americans, and a wave of legislation eroding the rights of the LGBTQ+ community in many Republican-run states. Starbucks has denied any corporate policy changes and said it continues to encourage store leaders to celebrate with their communities, including for US Pride month in June.

via The Guardian|

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business3 years ago•5 min saved

Pride Month Struggles for LGBTQ+ Creatives and Influencers.

LGBTQ+ creatives and influencers are feeling the pinch this Pride Month as big-name brands pull back on their marketing efforts due to the growing anti-transgender backlash. Companies are reevaluating sponsorships and partnerships that might cause controversy, leading to fewer collaborations with queer creatives and influencers. Brands may be favoring quieter methods, like donations to LGBTQ+ advocacy groups, instead of outwardly supporting Pride. Some creatives have noticed a lack of genuine support and income they've come to depend on, while others are disappointed in the message brands send when they withdraw their support.

via NPR|

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lgbtq-rights3 years ago•4 min saved

Revamping Strategies for LGBTQ+ Equality Promotion After Target Backlash

LGBTQ+ activists are calling for new strategies to promote equality after Target removed products and relocated Pride displays to the back of certain stores in the South. Nearly 500 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been introduced in state legislatures around the country this year, prompting some groups to hire security consultants to advise them on activities planned for Pride Month. Other companies, including Bud Light and Anheuser-Busch, have also faced criticism for their response to LGBTQ+ issues. Some see the backlash against Target and other retailers as the last breaths of a dying prejudice, while others remain concerned about the impact of Pride displays on children.

via ABC News|

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