Florida’s recent, so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill.Roy P. Disney — the great-nephew of Walt Disney and the co-founder of Walt Disney Co — disclosed recently in a statement that his child, Charlee, is trans.Roy revealed the news while also pledging $500,000 to the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) alongside his wife, Sheri.Charlee, 30, is a high school biology and science teacher who uses they/them pronouns and came out to their family four years ago.“Equality matters deeply to us, especially because our child, Charlee, is transgender and a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community,” Roy wrote in a statement.Roy’s sister, Abigail Disney, tweeted her praise and adoration for her brother’s gesture. “Today I am busting with pride at what my brother and his wife have done.
So proud so proud so proud!!!’ she wrote in response to his pledge.The “Don’t Say Gay” bill was signed by the Sunshine State’s Gov.
Ron DeSantis last month and disallows teachers from discussing sexual orientation and gender issues with students. Disney, the company, also recently slammed the law and announced that they stand by members of the LGBTQ community.Today I am busting with pride at what my brother and his wife have done.
So proud so proud so proud!!! https://t.co/0VIiGXuLNpCharlee got candid in an interview with the Los Angeles Times and discussed their trans identity, as well as discontent with DeSantis’ signing of the bill.“I feel like I don’t do very much to help.