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"Entertainment companies' habitual reluctance to speak out against those harming the LGBTQ+ community when it matters most has shown time and again that we can’t count on them as allies," writes @tracycbrown latimes.com/entertainment-…
Last week, Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Chapek fumbled the company’s response to Florida’s HB 1557 — better known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill — by refusing to take a public stance on the legislation. latimes.com/entertainment-…
But there is no such thing as neutrality when it comes to the rights of marginalized communities, and Chapek was pushed to reevaluate his approach more than once. latimes.com/entertainment-…
The pushback from Disney’s LGBTQ+ employees and allies — as well as queer fans and advocates — was swift and intense. latimes.com/entertainment-…
Disney is just the latest entertainment company to discover that the desire to cultivate queer audiences, who are known for their loyal engagement with the culture they consume, also creates a sense of mutual obligation. latimes.com/entertainment-…
The Disney maelstrom arrives in the wake of similar scrutiny Netflix faced last year for its handling of Dave Chappelle’s latest comedy special, “The Closer.” latimes.com/entertainment-…
LGBTQ+ Netflix staff and viewers called out the comedian’s transphobic material, and the company’s failure to properly address concerns culminated in a highly publicized staff walkout. (Disney employees are following suit.) latimes.com/entertainment-…
Entertainment companies have said time and again how much they value diversity and aim to advocate for a more inclusive future. Maybe one day they’ll prove it.

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