(Townhall) In a significant shift from previous years, several major corporations have scaled back or withdrawn their support for Pride Month events. Companies such as Anheuser-Busch, Diageo, and Comcast have cited budget constraints and a challenging political environment as reasons for their decisions not to donate money to Pride groups ahead of Pride Month, a monthlong event celebrating LGBTQ+ people despite them claiming they don’t want to be treated any differently. The retreat follows a broader trend of businesses reevaluating their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs amid increasing scrutiny and backlash from the Trump administration. As a result, LGBTQ+ advocacy groups and event organizers face financial shortfalls and logistical challenges, highlighting the growing divide between corporate strategies and grassroots activism. (Read More)
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