These 34 major companies caved to Trump and rolled back DEI programs
Major corporations are using Donald Trump's executive orders as an excuse to end their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
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JANUARY 24, 2025
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The Advocates 2024: Dallas Pride's Sherrell Cross
The first Black woman to head the Texas LGBTQ+ organization is letting other marginalized folks know that they "also have a seat at this table.”
JUNE 25, 2024
This small Vermont town is going all out for its first Pride celebration
Pride of Woodstock VT's cochairs tell The Advocate how they built the town's inaugural Pride Month celebration from the ground up.
MAY 28, 2024
Florida City Scales Back Pride Over Anti-Drag Law
Gov. Ron DeSantis hasn't signed the anti-drag bill into law yet, but Pride organizers in Port St. Lucie decided to cancel a parade and make its festival 21-and-older.
APRIL 24, 2023
Pride Event Draws Vicious Opposition in Tennessee City
A Pride festival has been held in Franklin for the past two years, but this year anti-LGBTQ+ residents are accusing organizers of "grooming" children and seeking to destroy the nation.
APRIL 11, 2023
Walmart rolls back DEI & Pride funding after direct pressure from far-right extremist
The nation's largest retailer is the latest company to cave to far-right pressure targeting diversity and equity programs.
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NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will always 'fight like hell' to protect LGBTQ+ rights (exclusive)
The governor of Michigan tells The Advocate about her efforts to defend vital LGBTQ+ services, and warns about the dangers of a second Trump term.
JUNE 11, 2024
Gay travelers are standing up for equality by attending Pensacola Pride's 30th anniversary
Florida's elected officials won't keep these partygoers from saying gay.
MAY 1, 2024
These are the 15 most LGBTQ-friendly cities in the U.S.
Plus a fun fact about LGBTQ+ life in each city!
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Texas Republicans Push to Outlaw LGBTQ+ Pride Celebrations in Schools
In Texas, Republican lawmakers are engaged in a game of political bigotry one-upmanship.
MARCH 29, 2023
Toyota faces backlash for backtracking on DEI, LGBTQ+ efforts
Plus, learn more about Robby Starbuck: the conservative activist targeting companies to drop their support of LGBTQ+ events and DEI efforts.
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Harvey Guillén joins ABC Live to celebrate ‘Pride Across America’ this weekend (exclusive)
The What We Do in the Shadows star joins the ABC News team for coverage of some of the biggest Pride celebrations nationwide — here's how to watch along!
JUNE 27, 2024
Brian Falduto celebrates Pride in this letter to his beloved ‘School of Rock’ character
20 years later, the country music artist pays homage to his iconic out-and-proud little Billy Fancy Pants.
JUNE 3, 2024
Florida Pride Organizers Weigh Navigating DeSantis's Anti-Drag Law or Canceling Events
Many organizers with events planned in the month of June must decide now if they want to be test cases for the law.
JUNE 2, 2023
'Drag Now. Drag Forever' Will Be Theme of Palm Springs Pride
The Southern California desert city has also been declared a sanctuary for drag and all forms of self-expression.
APRIL 20, 2023