After continuing controversy over its dubious response to the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill in Florida, Disney is now facing a day of widespread public backlash from within its own various entertainment arms. This Tuesday, a host of its companies, from Hulu to Disney+ to ESPN, have posted statements on their official social media channels expressing solidarity with the queer community while condemning anti-LGBTQ legislation. The statements come amid a planned walkout on the same day from employees across the Disney empire.
“Disney+ stands by our LGBTQIA+ employees, colleagues, families, storytellers, and fans, and we strongly denounce all legislation that infringes on the basic human rights of people in the LGBTQIA+ community — especially legislation that targets and harms young people and their families,” the streaming platform tweeted in a statement mirrored by several other Disney properties. “We strive to create a service that reflects the world in which we live, and our hope is to be a source for inclusive, empowering, and authentic stories that unite us in our shared humanity.”
