Disney CEO expresses “unwavering commitment” to LGBTQ+ people after ‘Don’t Say Gay’ backlash
Disney’s CEO said the company has an “unwavering commitment” to LGBTQ+ people after its controversial response to the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill.
Republicans hold a majority of 78 seats to the Democrat’s 40 in Florida’s House of Representatives, which passed ‘Don’t Say Gay’ by a vote of 69-47 on 24 February.
The legislation, which is officially called the Parental Rights in Education Bill, was created to restrict “classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity” in primary schools.
Since the bill’s recent progression, activists have denounced the law for its harmful censorship of the LGBTQ+ community. In response to calls for action, Disney faced fierce backlash for opting to release a blanket statement of support for the LGBTQ+ community instead of condemning the bill.
