Why has Pride caused an uproar in the United States?
Pride Month takes place globally every June but preparations for this year’s celebrations in the United States have been overshadowed by a series of controversies at a time of fierce debate about LGBTQ+ rights in the country.
Here’s what you need to know: Dozens of brands have been criticised by conservative Americans for supporting LGBTQ+ Pride, including The North Face, Build-A-Bear, Southwest Airlines, Kohl’s and Adidas.
In May, retailer Target removed some of its Pride Collection of more than 2,000 products from all U.S. stores. It said the company had received threats over the issue.
All of the products taken off sale were from the LGBTQ+ brand Abprallen, which has come under scrutiny for its association with British designer Eric Carnell.
