Disney Staff Asked CEO To Oppose 'Don't Say Gay' Bill Before It Passed
A new report reveals that Disney staff members asked CEO Bob Chapek to publicly oppose the "Don't Say Gay" bill before it passed the Senate. The bill, introduced by the Florida House of Representatives as HBO 1557, explicitly prohibits public schools in the state from engaging in discussions about sexual orientation or gender identity from kindergarten to third grade in classrooms while also allowing parents to sue any school district that violates the policy. The "Don't Say Gay" bill has created a wave of controversy across the country since it was announced, with many believing it to be an attack on the LGBTQ+ community and on the First Amendment's free speech.
With Disney World located in the heart of Florida, many have called for Disney to offer a public statement opposing the "Don't Say Gay" bill, namely as the company has attempted to pride itself on its inclusive environment in recent years. Disney has since gained criticism, however, as CEO Bob Chapek has largely remained quiet on the bill, save for confirming the company's support of the LGBTQ+ community. While many Disney employees have subsequently responded in disappointment for Chapek's lack of condemnation for the "Don't Say Gay" bill, it appears this extended further to their social media posts.
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A new report from Variety has revealed that Disney staff members asked the company's CEO, Chapek, to oppose the "Don't Say Gay" before it could pass the Florida Senate and just after it passed the state's House of Representatives. The letter, penned by Disney's LGBTQIA+ Business Employee Resource Groups, called for Chapek and other key Disney execs to "issue a public statement
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