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\nFacing a tidal wave of backlash following Disney\u2019s failure to speak out against Florida\u2019s \u201cDon\u2019t Say Gay\u201d bill, Disney CEO Bob Chapek formally apologized to employees today for the company\u2019s failure to support its queer community. <\/p>\n

In an internal memo, Chapek addressed widespread criticism of Disney\u2019s witting silence<\/a> in response to the \u201cDon\u2019t Say Gay\u201d bill passed recently by Florida\u2019s Senate. The message was addressed to all Disney employees, \u201cbut especially our LGBTQ+ community.\u201d <\/p>\n
\u201cThank you to all who have reached out to me sharing your pain, frustration and sadness over the company\u2019s response to the Florida \u2018Don\u2019t Say Gay\u2019 bill,\u201d Chapek wrote. \u201cSpeaking to you, reading your messages, and meeting with you have helped me better understand how painful our silence was. It is clear that this is not just an issue about a bill in Florida, but instead yet another challenge to basic human rights. You needed me to be a stronger ally in the fight for equal rights and I let you down. I am sorry.\u201d<\/p>\n
The apology follows a chaotic week for the head of Disney, who previously told employees that Disney would not respond to the bill publicly despite operating a massive business empire in the state. The Parental Rights in Education, as it\u2019s formally named, prohibits educators from discussing \u201csexual orientation or gender identity\u201d with students at certain grade levels and would allow parents to bring legal action against school districts whose educators address them. <\/p>\n
\nDisney is also pausing all political donations in Florida while it reassess its giving framework<\/q><\/aside>\n<\/div>\nEarlier this week, Chapek had written employees that \u201ccorporate statements do very little to change outcomes or minds,\u201d adding that \u201cthe best way for our company to bring about lasting change is through the inspiring content we produce, the welcoming culture we create, and the diverse community organizations we support.\u201d The claim that Disney supports the community with its storytelling was quickly shot down by critics and employees who pointed out that Disney censors queer representation<\/a> in its films and series, particularly in Pixar productions<\/a>.  <\/p>\n
The fallout from Chapek\u2019s initial response was swift, with the company facing criticism that it had failed not only the LGBTQ+ community but specifically its employees and families in Florida<\/a> who may be directly impacted by the bill. <\/p>\n
In a memo sent to Disney\u2019s leadership before the bill passed Florida\u2019s Senate, Disney employees had requested that the company take a stand against the \u201cDon\u2019t Say Gay\u201d bill and anti-LBGTQ+ bills in other states. As one of Florida\u2019s largest employers, they wrote, and \u201cone currently relocating even more employees to the state, it is the Company\u2019s utmost responsibility to protect these individuals.\u201d The memo was obtained and published<\/a> by Variety<\/em> yesterday.<\/p>\n
In his apology to employees today, Chapek wrote that the company will increase its support for groups working to combat similar legislation in other states. Disney is also pausing all political donations in Florida while the company creates \u201ca new framework for our political giving that will ensure our advocacy better reflects our values.\u201d Many critics of Disney\u2019s response to the \u201cDon\u2019t Say Gay\u201d bill were quick to point to the company\u2019s financial contributions<\/a> to legislators who championed the bill. <\/p>\n
Read Chapek\u2019s full memo below:<\/p>\n
\nTo my fellow colleagues, but especially our LGBTQ+ community,<\/em><\/p>\n
Thank you to all who have reached out to me sharing your pain, frustration and sadness over the company\u2019s response to the Florida \u201cDon\u2019t Say Gay\u201d bill. Speaking to you, reading your messages, and meeting with you have helped me better understand how painful our silence was. It is clear that this is not just an issue about a bill in Florida, but instead yet another challenge to basic human rights. You needed me to be a stronger ally in the fight for equal rights and I let you down. I am sorry.<\/em><\/p>\n
Our employees see the power of this great company as an opportunity to do good. I agree. Yes, we need to use our influence to promote that good by telling inclusive stories, but also by standing up for the rights of all.<\/em><\/p>\n
Starting immediately, we are increasing our support for advocacy groups to combat similar legislation in other states. We are hard at work creating a new framework for our political giving that will ensure our advocacy better reflects our values. And today, we are pausing all political donations in the state of Florida pending this review. But, I know there is so much more work to be done. I am committed to this work and to you all, and will continue to engage with the LGBTQ+ community so that I can become a better ally. You will hear more about our progress in the coming weeks.<\/em><\/p>\n
I truly believe we are an infinitely better and stronger company because of our LGBTQ+ community. I missed the mark in this case but am an ally you can count on\u2014and I will be an outspoken champion for the protections, visibility, and opportunity you deserve.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

<\/br><\/code><\/p>\nSource: https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2022\/3\/11\/22973199\/disney-bob-chapek-apology-dont-say-gay-bill-florida<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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