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Nashville Pride needs $250k to survive after losing corporate sponsors

"Nashville Pride is in a state of emergency," the group said.

Corporate sponsors like Pepsi, Nissan, Mastercard, and more pull back from NYC Pride

Most blame the economic climate, but others point the finger at the anti-DEI policies and rhetoric of the Trump administration.

Pride is a test of true allyship. Corporate sponsors' retreat is a dangerous sign

Opinion: In the face of corporate retreat and political hostility, the LGBTQ+ community is left questioning the authenticity of past support, argues Sean Ebony Coleman. Was it all just performative allyship, or will true allies stand with us through the hard times?

Ian McKellen Blasts IOC for Acceptance of Russia's Antigay Laws

'The IOC has completely neglected its responsibility to athletes, corporate sponsors, and fans,' McKellen wrote on his Facebook page.

Sidestepping the SXSW Scene

Corporate sponsors? Big buzz? These homegrown Texas queers say "No thanks" to the South by Southwest hype machine.

Stop Being the Purity Police Over Corporate Sponsorship of Pride

It's nice to imagine we don't need large companies to underwrite our celebrations, but those who organize Pride events know their help is a necessity.

These 14 corporations have stopped or scaled back sponsorship of LGBTQ+ Pride events

Here are the companies that have walked back their support for Pride Month while axing DEI, some of them after decades of allyship.

Why LGBTQ Protesters Blocked the Capital Pride Parade

Protesters say the D.C. parade has catered to corporations and police while ignoring the concerns of marginalized people.

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Pride Fests Too Corporate, in Danger of Being Left Behind

It's time for our pride festivals to embrace their grassroots past and ditch their big business present, writes activist Alex Morash.

Empire State Building, Jujubee, & More Will Take Part in Spirit Day

Landmark buildings, scores of celebrities, TV networks, and others will go purple to stand against bullying and for LGBTQ+ youth.

Regardless of corporate retreat from Pride, queer businesses are still here for LGBTQ+ communities

Opinion: "When our representation depends on a quarterly risk report to shareholders, we must recognize that we are line items in their marketing budgets, not living, breathing human beings deserving of dignity, visibility, and respect," writes David Lauterstein, CEO of Nasty Pig.

Chicago Republicans object to gay games

The five Republicans on the Cook County Board of Commissioners have withdrawn their names from a routine proclamation welcoming the 2006 Gay Games to Chicago.

Cynthia Nixon calls out 'sanitization and corporatization' of Pride at Advocate event

"I think we don't need these people coming in and trying to steal our glitter and our glory and our spotlight," Nixon said.

Why a Trans Group Interrupted Phoenix Pride

The disrupters in Arizona were inspired by Black Lives Matter's action at Toronto Pride.

Corporate dominoes

The remarkable progress in corporate America's embrace and support of its transgender workers shows the U.S. competitive spirit is alive and well--and helping boost the T part of the LGBT rainbow

What slumping retail sales mean for you from someone who was on the inside

Opinion: Reduced product variety, diminished customer service, and decreased support for community programs like Pride events are inevitable, writes John Casey.


New York Officials Demand Olympic Sponsors Take Action

New York's comptroller sent a letter demanding major Olympic sponsors take action against Russia's LGBT oppression.