“Walt Disney’s CEO has apologized for his “painful silence” on a Florida sex education bill critics warn will isolate LGBT youth. “You needed me to be a stronger ally in the fight for equal rights and I let you down. I am sorry,” Bob Chapek told employees. His comments come amid internal complaints that “gay affection” is routinely cut from some Disney films.” 1
“Disney’s chief executive, Bob Chapek, got a harsh introduction to the new reality of politicized business this week. Disney executives had been working behind the scenes to head off Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill, which strongly constrains the teaching of sexual orientation and gender identity and which activist opponents call the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. But Chapek had resisted making a public statement despite entreaties from employee groups at Disney.” 2 (PDF)
- BBC.com, March 11, 2022 – Disney apologizes for ‘silence’ on ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill
- The New York Times, March 11, 2022 – Disney Can’t Hide From Politics
