Republican lawmakers aim to reduce PBS funding due to Sesame Street’s post for Pride Month
Republican lawmakers are pushing for PBS to return funds after the children’s show, Sesame Street, celebrated LGBTQ Pride Month on social media. On June 1st, the show posted a message to kick off Pride Month, stating, “Everyone is welcome on our streets. Let’s work together to create a world where everyone and their families feel […]
White House has no intentions for Trump to announce a Pride Month statement.
The White House press secretary, Carolyn Leavitt, announced on Tuesday that President Trump has “no plan” to declare June as Pride Month or to acknowledge it for any other groups or causes. During a media briefing, Leavitt stated, “We have no plans for a June declaration.” Although Trump did not officially recognize Pride Month during […]
Sesame Street Faces Backlash Over Rainbow-Themed Pride Month Post
Sesame Street Celebrates Pride Month Amid Mixed Reactions As many major companies and organizations seem to be lessening their support for Pride Month, Sesame Street has chosen to stand out. The beloved children’s show recently shared a rainbow-themed post, accompanied by a powerful message about LGBT celebrations: “Together, let’s create a world where everyone and […]
Another Significant LGBT Pride Event Loses Corporate Support During Trump’s Second Term
Capital City Pride Faces Corporate Sponsorship Decline Capital City Pride, a prominent LGBT event in Des Moines, Iowa, is facing a significant loss of corporate backing as it gears up for the festival in June 2025. The event might see a drop of up to $75,000 in sponsorships, according to Wes Mullins, its executive director. […]
All the NFL teams that have not supported Pride Month
Fewer than one-third of NFL teams chose to express support for Pride Month this year, as they did not share any public congratulations or statements on social media platforms dedicated to the event. This year, while I acknowledged Pride Month with a celebration post, only three additional teams have been included on the Pride Non-Compliance […]
Air Canada Marks Pride Month with its First All-2SLGBTQIA+ Flight
Air Canada has had to restrict public access to social media replies following a Pride Month celebration that drew more criticism than praise. The Canadian airline shared a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, highlighting its inaugural ALL-2SLGBTQIA+ flight. The brief, 90-second video showcases a range of employees from pilots to engineers, emphasizing their […]
Companies Reduce Support for Pride Month Sponsorships
Companies Pull Back on Pride Month Sponsorships Many major brands are now scaling back their sponsorships for this year’s LGBTQ Pride Month, with some even dropping themed products altogether. A recent investigation by Gravity Research revealed that over 200 business leaders indicated that around 39% of companies plan to cut back on their Pride Month […]
Low Enthusiasm Leads to Cancellation of Boise’s ‘Pride Season Kickoff’ Event
Boise Pride Event Cancelled Due to Lack of Attendance There was a scheduled Pride event in Boise, Idaho on Friday, June 6th, intended to kick off the celebration of LGBTQ+ pride for the month. But, well, things didn’t go as planned. It seems that the excitement didn’t translate into actual attendance. The kickoff, expected to […]
Businesses Scale Back Their Pride Month Communications
Target Adjusts Pride Month Strategy In June of this year, Target stores are set to introduce a new US-themed apparel section, moving away from the Pridemance merchandising that marked last year’s celebrations. The company has taken several steps back, including removing Pride products and opting not to update their social media profiles to feature the […]
Sesame Street encounters criticism for its Pride Month message: ‘Woke nonsense’
Backlash Against Sesame Street’s Pride Month Post The beloved children’s show “Sesame Street” has come under scrutiny following a recent social media post celebrating LGBTQ “Pride Month.” Published on June 1, the post featured colorful doll arms representing the rainbow from the Pride flag, along with the caption, “Everyone is welcome on our streets.” This […]