Ivan Provorov, who is Russian Orthodox, refused to wear a Pride-themed jersey prior to Tuesday’s game between the Flyers and Ducks. (Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images) The Philadelphia Flyers held their annual Pride Night on Tuesday to celebrate and support the LGTBQ+ community. As part of the festivities, the Flyers wore Pride-themed warmup jerseys and rainbow-taped sticks that will be auctioned off with proceeds going towards Flyers charities aiming to grow hockey in… Source link
Read More »Which programs should have pride or panic & is Minnesota legit?
Subscribe to The College Football Enquirer Dan Wetzel, SI’s Pat Forde, & SI’s Ross Dellenger have a full overreaction to this weekend’s slate of college football games. Michigan State looks lost, Arkansas loses a heartbreaker to Texas A&M, the Kansas Jayhawks remain perfect while Miami looks to be in shambles. The fellas give out their Small Sample Heisman winners of the week, Say Something Nice, and break down the latest threat of terror upon the University of Utah. 1:15 Stephen F… Source link
Read More »An Inside Look at Yahoo’s Summerlong Pride Activation
The design of the experience was inspired by nostalgic, throwback car wash elements such as shimmery plastic strip curtains, spinning buffers, and retro signage.Photo: Courtesy of SuperflyWhile most brands activate around LGBTQIA+ rights in June to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City, Yahoo is celebrating all summer long as part of its “Let’s Glow” campaign. After kicking off during Pride month in Washington, D.C. on June 12, Yahoo has plans to pop up at other Pride… Source link
Read More »Jaelene Daniels refuses to play for NC Courage on Pride Night
The North Carolina Courage apologized to fans after re-signing Jaelene Daniels in 2021. (Photo by Bryan Byerly/ISI Photos/Getty Images). North Carolina Courage defender Jaelene Daniels, who declined to play for the U.S. national team in a Pride Month jersey, is now refusing to play for her club on Pride Night. The Courage play the Washington Spirit on Friday night in the National Women’s Soccer League, and will host an inaugural pre-match Pride Festival, a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community…. Source link
Read More »NYC's Stonewall Inn vows post-COVID comeback during Pride Month: ‘This is the gay church’ – Yahoo Finance
Over 5 decades ago, police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay club in New York City Greenwich Village. The events that followed fueled the modern lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans (LGBTQ+) rights moment. And as the Big Apple was walloped last year by the COVID-19 pandemic, the historic club — like many other small business and cultural mainstays in the city — found itself in dire financial straits. Currently, New York City is in the midst of a revival, and celebrating Pride Month. Yet back in… Source link
Read More »Nike and Converse celebrate Pride 2021 with new colorful collection
Nike (NKE) has celebrated Pride Month with its “Be True” collection since 2012. In 2021, the tradition continues with both the Swoosh brand and Converse with colorful new footwear to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. The Pride Chuck 70s is part of the Converse All-Stars “Show Love Without Barriers” collection. The off-white shoe features rainbow graphics designed by Xandro Miguell. Converse officials tell Yahoo Finance that the print explores the duality of struggle and joy and the… Source link
Read More »Texas bakery sells out of inventory after facing Pride backlash
Confections in Lufkin, Texas announced on Thursday that it would be selling rainbow cookies for Pride Month. The bakery, located in East Texas, soon faced backlash for its decision. Confections took to Facebook to reveal that many of its customers had sent hateful messages and canceled orders and claimed its “likes” were also plummeting. “Today has been hard. Really hard,” a Facebook post from June 3 read. “We lost a significant amount of followers because of a rainbow heart cookie we posted…. Source link
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