In a blistering letter to Disney management, a group of Pixar’s LGBTQ+ employees and allies slammed the company’s lack of action to oppose a hateful new Florida law dubbed the “don’t say gay” bill, and accused the company of constantly censoring LGBTQ content.
The law, which was passed Tuesday and awaits signature by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, prevents elementary school teachers from even acknowledging the existence of gay people, and is partly enforced by allowing parents to sue any school they believe has violated it.
The Pixar employee letter, which is undated, was made public hours after Disney CEO Bob Chapek claimed during the company’s quarterly shareholder meeting that the company had attempted behind the scenes to oppose the law — though of course it refused to take a public position on it even as the law appeared likely to pass.
“We hoped that our company would show up for us. But it didn’t,” the letter, first published by journalist Judd Legum, said.
When defended the company’s refusal to condemn the law earlier this week, Chapek said “I and the entire leadership team unequivocally stand in support of our LGBTQ+ employees,” and also that “the 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.”
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