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Simply put, they can be counterproductive and undermine more effective ways to achieve change.” Click here to see more about Chapek’s statement and read his full memo Discussion During the Shareholder Meetingĭuring the Disney shareholder meeting held in March of 2022, Disney CEO Bob Chapek made further comments about the Company’s position on the Florida Bill and what actions they intend to take in the future. According to Chapek, “As we have seen time and again, corporate statements do very little to change outcomes or minds. Instead, they are often weaponized by one side or the other to further divide and inflame. In the statement, Chapek notes that he met with a small group of Disney LGBTQ+ leaders to discuss the “controversial” Florida legislation and said that it was a conversation he would not forget.īob Chapek in Disney World on its 50th AnniversaryĬhapek also shared more details about why Disney hasn’t issued a formal statement (aside from what was shared with GMA).
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Responses from Disney CEO Bob Chapek Initial Responseĭisney’s current CEO, Bob Chapek, has since issued a statement regarding the “Don’t Say Gay” Bill. NEW: Disney responds to protests and calls for action surrounding Florida's "Don't Say Gay" Bill, saying in part, "The biggest impact we can have in creating a more inclusive world is through the inspiring content we produce." We are determined that it remains a place where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.”Īccording to Disney, they feel that the biggest impact they can have in “creating a more inclusive world is through the inspiring content produce, the welcoming culture create here and the diverse community organizations support, including those representing the LGBTQ+ community.” In the statement, Disney notes that they “understand how important this issue is to LGBTQ+ employees and many others.” Disney goes on to say that for “nearly a century, Disney has been a unifying force that brings people together. Under the bill, parents are also set to be given “greater authority to take legal action against school districts believed to be in violation.” Disney’s Initial ResponseĪccording to Good Morning America, Disney has issued a statement regarding the bill. The bill’s official name is the “Parental Rights in Education bill.” The bill “prohibit primary school educators from engaging in discussions related to sexual orientation or gender identity.” The Hill shares that the bill also “restrict mention of LGBTQ+ topics in classrooms that are not ‘age appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students.'” Update: The Bill has now been signed into law. As The Hollywood Reporter shares, on February 25th the Florida House of Representatives passed a bill that critics call the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. The statement continues: “ Our goal as a company is for this law to be repealed by the legislature or struck down in the courts, and we remain committed to supporting the national and state organizations working to achieve that.”ĭisney ended the statement by saying “We are dedicated to standing up for the rights and safety of LGBTQ+ members of the Disney family, as well as the LGBTQ+ community in Florida and across the country.” Click here to read more about the passage of the Bill and Disney’s statement A Bit of Backgroundįirst, let’s share a little bit of background surrounding the situation in Florida.
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