{"id":1360669,"date":"2022-03-06T08:03:14","date_gmt":"2022-03-06T13:03:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1360669"},"modified":"2022-03-06T08:13:28","modified_gmt":"2022-03-06T13:13:28","slug":"disney-promises-to-create-more-lgbtq-content-as-activists-attempt-to-coerce-them-to-stop-fl-passing-a-bill-banning-gender-identity-instruction-through-3rd-grade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/disney-promises-to-create-more-lgbtq-content-as-activists-attempt-to-coerce-them-to-stop-fl-passing-a-bill-banning-gender-identity-instruction-through-3rd-grade\/","title":{"rendered":"Disney Promises to Create More LGBTQ+ Content as Activists Attempt to Coerce Them to Stop FL Passing a Bill Banning Gender Identity Instruction Through 3rd Grade"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">52<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdisney-promises-to-create-more-lgbtq-content-as-activists-attempt-to-coerce-them-to-stop-fl-passing-a-bill-banning-gender-identity-instruction-through-3rd-grade%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1360669&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The Walt Disney Company announced they will continue to create more LGBTQ+ content as a Florida bill attempts to stop schools teaching about gender identity through the third grade.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_132026\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-132026\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132026\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021.09.17-09.30-themixnet-614508ecb01af.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-132026\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Disney Meetings and Events, YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The bill in quesstion is HB 1557: Parental Rights in Education. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flsenate.gov\/Session\/Bill\/2022\/1557\/?Tab=BillText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Florida Senate\u2019s website<\/a> the bill \u201crequires district school boards to adopt procedures that comport with certain provisions of law for notifying student\u2019s parent of specified information; requires such procedures to reinforce fundamental right of parents to make decisions regarding upbringing &#038; control of their children; prohibits school district from adopting procedures or student support forms that prohibit school district personnel from notifying parent about specified information or that encourage student to withhold from parent such information.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The bill also \u201cprohibits school district personnel from discouraging or prohibiting parental notification &#038; involvement in critical decisions affecting student\u2019s mental, emotional, or physical well-being; prohibits classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity in certain grade levels; requires school districts to notify parents of healthcare services; authorizes parent to bring action against school district to obtain declaratory judgment; provides for additional award of injunctive relief, damages, &#038; reasonable attorney fees &#038; court costs to certain parents.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flsenate.gov\/Session\/Bill\/2022\/1557\/BillText\/e1\/PDF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The bill<\/a> specifically states, \u201cclassroom instruction by school personnel or third parties on sexual orientation or gender identity may not occur in kindergarten through grade 3 or in a manner that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students in accordance with state standards.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_129777\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-129777\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-129777\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021.08.27-07.30-themixnet-61293d69c93b3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1912\" height=\"1070\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-129777\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Official Disney UK, YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"cb-post-title\"><strong>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/boundingintocomics.com\/2022\/03\/01\/the-walt-disney-company-warner-bros-and-sony-will-not-release-new-movies-in-russia-dont-say-anything-about-china\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros., And Sony Will Not Release New Movies In Russia, Don\u2019t Say Anything About China<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In response to the bill, activists have demanded The Walt Disney Company and others to take a stand against it. Scott Maxwell, in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/opinion\/scott-maxwell-commentary\/os-prem-op-florida-business-disney-dont-say-gay-scott-maxwell-20220225-b7pxbrc4pfdmxbm2ypo5bpw23e-story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Orlando Sentinel<\/a>, declared, \u201cWalt Disney World is a prime example. The parks preach inclusion in their marketing campaigns. But Disney has given money to every single sponsor and co-sponsor of this year\u2019s infamous \u201cDon\u2019t Say Gay\u201d bill.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Later in his piece, Maxwell added, \u201cI emailed Disney World President Jeff Vahle to ask why his company keeps funding the politicians who lead anti-gay crusades. Vahle didn\u2019t respond.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_132024\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-132024\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021.09.17-09.30-themixnet-614508eb99ddb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1599\" height=\"956\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-132024\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Walt Disney World Resort entrance Photo Credit: Jrobertiko, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https: \/>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Author Eric Cervini declared he would be boycotting all Disney products writing on Twitter, \u201cI AM BOYCOTTING Disney+, ESPN,+ Hulu, ABC, Disney Parks, FX Networks, Marvel Studios, Pixar, and Star Wars until Disney comes out <span class=\"css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0\">forcefully against the \u201c<\/span><span class=\"css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0\">Don<\/span><span class=\"css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0\">\u2019<\/span><span class=\"css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0\">t<\/span> <span class=\"css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0\">Say<\/span> <span class=\"css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0\">Gay<\/span><span class=\"css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0\">\u201d legislation and pledges to permanently cease contributions to the bill\u2019s supporters.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_152156\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-152156\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-152156\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2022.03.05-06.16-themixnet-6223a8e7dbc7b.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"562\" height=\"622\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-152156\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Eric Cervini Twitter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"email-signup inarticle\">\n<h4>Subscribe and get our daily emails and follow us on social media.<\/h4>\n<div class=\"terms-privacy\">\n<p>By opting in, you agree to receive emails with the latest in Comic Culture from Bounding Into Comics. Your information will not be shared with or sold to 3rd parties.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>In response to these activists and more, as reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/wdwnt.com\/2022\/03\/disney-releases-statement-in-response-to-criticism-over-donations-to-dont-say-gay-sponsors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WDW News Today<\/a>, The Walt Disney Company released a statement that reads, \u201cWe understand how important this issue is to our LGBTQ+ employees and many others. For nearly a century, Disney has been a unifying force that brings people together.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are determined that it remains a place where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. The biggest impact we can have in creating a more inclusive world is through the inspiring we content produce, the welcoming culture we create here and the diverse community organizations we support, including those representing the LGBTQ+ community,\u201d the statement concludes.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_132023\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-132023\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-132023\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021.09.17-09.30-themixnet-614508e64b30d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1599\" height=\"1188\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-132023\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: yoryet, CC BY 3.0 <https: \/>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"cb-post-title\"><strong>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/boundingintocomics.com\/2020\/03\/11\/ceo-bob-chapek-confirms-disney-will-have-an-increased-commitment-to-lgbt-characters-and-stories-moving-forward\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CEO Bob Chapek Confirms Disney Will Have An \u201cIncreased Commitment\u201d To LGBT Characters And Stories Moving Forward<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This should not surprise anyone. Back in 2020 during The Walt Disney Company\u2019s 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Chapek confirmed the company would have an \u201cincreased commitment\u201d to LGBT characters and stories.<\/p>\n<p>Chapek was questioned by shareholder Caroline Farrow of CitizenGo, \u201cNow, as you may be aware almost 700,000 people have signed a petition asking Disney to reconsider the way in which you currently promote LGBT ideology in many of your products for children. Now, the numbers of people signing this petition are rising.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She continued, \u201cWe\u2019ve heard a lot about diversity which is important and Disney is a company that represents communities all around the world. Now, there are families like mine, we grew up with Disney, we love Disney, we want to introduce our families to Disney\u2019s product, we want to trust your brand. But we no longer feel safe.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Farrow then asked, \u201cAt a time when your stock is down by 20%, is it perhaps time to reconsider what you can do to make Disney more family friendly? To make it safe for people around the world, not just one particular minority? And also what would you say to those 700,000 people who signed our petition saying, \u2018Please let\u2019s not have the gay prides in the Disneyland parks.\u2019?\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_137118\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-137118\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-137118\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021.11.08-02.32-themixnet-618934fbc2891.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-137118\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bob Chapek, Alan Bergman, Angelina Jolie and Alan Horn pose at the Premiere of Marvel Studios\u2019 Eternals in Hollywood, CA on Monday, October 18, 2021<br \/>(Photo: Alex J. Berliner\/ABImages)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In response, Chapek stated, \u201cWell, thank you for your question. At Disney we strongly believe we should reflect in our creative content the diversity that we find in our fanbase and our audience. And I believe that will continue with an increased commitment as we move forward. We want to represent our audience. We believe we want to tell stories that our audience wants to hear that reflects their lives.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He added, \u201cSecondly, in terms of the stock price. I think there is a lot of reasons why the stock price might be down 20% and it has nothing to do with the issue that you have raised. It might have more to do with coronavirus and the worldwide pandemic that we are facing.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_148976\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-148976\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-148976\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2022.02.08-02.46-themixnet-62028238961c2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-148976\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: The Walt Disney Company\u2019s Investor Day 2020<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"cb-post-title\"><strong>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/boundingintocomics.com\/2021\/03\/09\/disney-ceo-bob-chapek-confirms-star-wars-is-dead-and-provides-revolting-answer-to-question-about-gina-carano\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Disney CEO Bob Chapek Confirms Star Wars Is Dead And Provides Revolting Answer To Question About Gina Carano<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chapek would also respond to a question about the firing of Gina Carano from a shareholder at the 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The shareholder asked, \u201cIt\u2019s clear that there is a new blacklist punishing conservatives in the entertainment industry. Disney+ actors Pedro Pascal and Gina Carano tweeted similar analogies of current political events to Nazi Germany. Yet, only Carano, who is considered a conservative, was fired from The Mandalorian. Regarding Disney and a blacklist, this is the way?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Chapek answered \u201cI don\u2019t really see Disney as characterizing itself as left leaning or right leaning. Yet, instead standing for values. Values that are universal. Values of respect. Values of decency. Values of integrity. And values of inclusion.<\/p>\n<p>He continued, \u201cAnd we seek to have not only how we operate, but the content that we make reflective of the rich diversity of the world we live. And I think that\u2019s a world we all should live in, in harmony and peace.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_141365\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-141365\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-141365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021.12.15-02.32-themixnet-61b9fc779e789.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-141365\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA \u2013 JUNE 29: (L-R) Chairman of Disney Studios Content Alan Bergman, Producer, President of Marvel Studios and Chief Creative Officer of Marvel Kevin Feige, and CEO of The Walt Disney Company Bob Chapek attend the Black Widow World Premiere Fan Event at Dolby Theatre on June 29, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez\/Getty Images for Disney)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>What do you make of Disney\u2019s promise to make more LGBTQ+ content?<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEXT: <a href=\"https:\/\/boundingintocomics.com\/2022\/02\/11\/disney-plus-rise-up-sing-out-episode-teaches-kids-about-microaggressions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Disney Plus\u2019 \u2018Rise Up, Sing Out\u2019 Episode Teaches Kids About Microaggressions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Walt Disney Company announced they will continue to create more LGBTQ+ content as a Florida bill attempts to stop schools teaching about gender identity through the third grade. 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