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Big Brands Are Pulling Back on Pride Merchandise and Events This Year

This Pride Month, many major retailers are dialing back support, citing fear of consumer backlash and pressure from the Trump administration. The quieter approach marks a stark shift from recent years of bold Pride marketing.

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Under Financial and Political Pressure, the LGBTQ Community is “Putting the Protest Back in Pride” Celebrations

Pride celebrations across the country are seeing a decline in corporate sponsorships due to the Trump administration's crackdown on diversity and equity efforts.

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Cruise ship rescues 11 refugees adrift between Cuba and Mexico

The cruise ship Brilliance of the Seas rescued 11 people adrift in the Gulf of Mexico between Cuba and Mexico on Wednesday, according to VACAYA, an LGBT+ vacation company that chartered the ship. The 11…

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PepsiCo ends Diversity Initiatives, Coca-Cola Reaffirms Support

PepsiCo is ending some diversity initiatives, while Coca-Cola stands by its own programs. The move comes amid a broader debate on DEI efforts post-Trump's return to the White House.

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Joseph Berck and Jaime Gonzalez: Husbands and Thriving Business Owners

Bloom Handcrafted Beauty Products, owned by husbands Joseph Berck and Jaime Gonzalez, is a shop in Houston's East End neighborhood that curates and sells natural, high-quality skincare products.

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Costco Defends its Diversity Policies as Other US Companies Scale Theirs Back

Costco shareholders reject proposal to evaluate DEI practices, emphasizing the importance of diversity and inclusion in fostering innovation and customer satisfaction.

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Amazon Removes Explicit LGBTQ, Black Employee Protections

Amazon removes explicit references to LGBTQ+ and Black employees from its corporate pledges, sparking concerns over diversity and inclusion.

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US Appeals Court Rejects Nasdaq’s Diversity Rules for Company Boards

An appeals court in Louisiana has ruled that Nasdaq can't require diversity on the boards of companies that list on the exchange.

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Walmart rolls back DEI programs after right-wing backlash

Walmart ends racial equity training and reviews supplier diversity programs amidst right-wing pressure. Impact on diversity initiatives across corporate America.

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Conservative Activist Robby Starbuck’s Campaign Against Corporate DEI Programs

Robby Starbuck, a conservative activist, is targeting corporate America's DEI programs, support for LGBTQ rights, and climate change strategies. His activism is sparking controversy and corporate changes.

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