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Amid logo flap, Cracker Barrel deletes Pride, DEI references from website: The restaurant company said the changes resulted from the removal of outdated content ...
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OpinionThe Future Of Pride Is In Chinatown: It's time to root Pride celebrations in communities that have resistance ingrained in their DNA.
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Key FactsCorporate Retreat from Public Pride Displays
Jun 3, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
  • Numerous top corporations and sports teams are decreasing their visible support for LGBTQ+ Pride Month in 2025.

  • This shift is driven by political pressure and financial consequences following boycotts like those faced by Bud Light.

  • Companies such as BMW and Cisco have ceased using rainbow-themed logos this year, reversing previous practices.

  • Sponsor withdrawals have led to a $750,000 budget shortfall for NYC Pride’s annual celebrations.
  • "Pride was started as a riot by people shouting for change," he wrote. "Before our flag becomes part of your logo, consider what you are really standing for."— Jeff Melnyk, founding partner at the corporate consulting firm Within People, on LinkedIn Pulse
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