On the day that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill that restricts instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades in his state, the Burbank-based Walt Disney Company Monday denounced the legislation and called for its repeal. “Florida’s HB 1557, also known as the `Don’t Say Gay’ bill, should never have passed and should never…
“We stand with our LGBTQIA+ colleagues, storytellers, families, friends and fans who are targeted by laws that marginalize and diminish their identities and lives,'' a Twitter post by Disney-owned Hulu said. “We remain committed to telling inclusive stories that unite us and celebrate the diverse LGBTQIA+ community.”
Similar messages were posted on social media accounts of Disney+, Walt Disney World, ESPN and FX Networks -- all Disney-owned. “Primarily, those statements have indicated that leadership still does not truly understand the impact this legislation is having not only on cast members in the state of Florida, but on all members of the LGBTQIA+ community in the company and beyond,'' the letter states.
He also said the company was immediately"increasing our support for advocacy groups to combat similar legislation in other states," and announced that Disney was"pausing all political donations in the state of Florida."
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