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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Business
Ryan Faughnder

Disney had a tight-lipped employee culture. Then Florida happened

On Tuesday morning, an extraordinary scene unfolded on the Burbank lot of Walt Disney Co.

About 100 ' gathered outside the Roy E. Disney Animation Building, known for its giant Sorcerer’s Apprentice hat, hoisting signs saying “Disney Say Gay” and "#disneydobetter.” They posed for a group photo at 9:30 a.m. before heading over to rally in front of the lot’s Alameda Avenue gate.

“We came out today to stand in support of our queer employees and their families, and it’s been amazing to see everyone,” said Nora Rogers, a production supervisor at Walt Disney Animation Studios. Rogers, who helped organize the morning walkout, wore a “Gay & Tired” shirt.

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