Seattle Pride faces budget shortfall as corporate sponsorships dwindle amid anti-DEI shift

[seafoam1 2,797]

 More winning. Trump 2028!! 

And what the fock is LGBTQIA2S+? Which one of those is mdc? And why do these loonies need 100s of thousands of dollars to tell everyone that they are proud of being crossdressers and weirdos?  

https://www.foxnews.com/media/seattle-pride-faces-budget-shortfall-corporate-sponsorships-dwindle-amid-anti-dei-shift

The Trump administration's crackdown on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) may be affecting corporate funding for LGBTQ events

Seattle Pride reportedly faces an uncertain future as corporations turn away from diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies.

In recent years, Pride parades have been funded by major corporations, but the shift against DEI and identity-politics across American business and culture is reportedly beginning to take its toll.

Seattle Pride, centered in one of the most famous left-leaning bastions on the West Coast, reportedly faces a shortfall of nearly $350,000, which, according to Seattle-based KOMO news is "attributed to recent rollbacks in initiatives and political challenges facing the LGBTQIA2S+ community."

Seattle Pride Executive Director Patti Hearn spoke to the news outlet about how the changing cultural and economic landscape may shift the onus of supporting Pride events from businesses to grassroots organizations and the community.

"We have seen shifts in corporate sponsorship as companies assess their budgets and priorities, and some sponsors have not yet renewed their commitments this year," Hearn said. "We are still in conversations with many of them — it’s important to us that we partner with organizations that demonstrate genuine and sustained support for the LGBTQIA2S+ community year-round. This is especially imperative as our community faces ongoing political attacks."

Hearn added further that "We know that relying on corporate sponsorships is not the future of Pride. The future is community. That's why we're leaning into grassroots partnerships and radical mutual aid."

The organization reportedly said that this financial gap threatens the very core of Seattle Pride celebrations, including the annual Seattle Pride Parade itself. 

According to The Seattle Times, "Hearn said the retreat in financial commitments by major corporate sponsors is a sign big-name companies may be following the lead of the Trump administration, which has launched a sweeping campaign against diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and the LGBTQ+ community, particularly transgender people."  

[Voltaire 5,181]

First they changed 'Transgender Day of Cultural Conquest' back to Easter and now this.

Its like corporations don't want parades where flamboyant near-naked trannies go around dry humping children under banners with their corporate logo anymore.

 

[seafoam1 2,797]

8 minutes ago, Voltaire said:

First they changed 'Transgender Day of Cultural Conquest' back to Easter and now this.

Its like corporations don't want parades where flamboyant near-naked trannies go around dry humping children under banners with their corporate logo anymore.

 

These are dark times for liberals. 

[squistion 1,942]

The Seattle Pride Parade and all related events will still take place as usual this year.  

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/amid-dei-rollback-seattle-pride-events-see-corporate-sponsors-pull-back/?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=owned_tweetdeck&utm_source=Twitter

"While the shortfall will not result in changes to this year’s events, Hearn said, festivities in 2026 may look different if the funding gap is not filled. She said the organization is seeking individual donations and grants and will start hosting fundraising events regularly."

[jbycho 579]

39 minutes ago, squistion said:

The Seattle Pride Parade and all related events will still take place as usual this year.  

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/amid-dei-rollback-seattle-pride-events-see-corporate-sponsors-pull-back/?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=owned_tweetdeck&utm_source=Twitter

"While the shortfall will not result in changes to this year’s events, Hearn said, festivities in 2026 may look different if the funding gap is not filled. She said the organization is seeking individual donations and grants and will start hosting fundraising events regularly."

You and your kind are being dismissed squid boy. 

[squistion 1,942]

From last year's Seattle Pride Parade. Looks like everyone was having a good time. 

 

[jbycho 579]

1 minute ago, squistion said:

From last year's Seattle Pride Parade. Looks like everyone was having a good time. 

You sure were. 

[weepaws 3,149]

The OP sounds mad about this.  

[EternalShinyAndChrome 3,828]

3 hours ago, jbycho said:

You and your kind are being dismissed squid boy. 

As they should.

[SaintsInDome2006 374]

7 hours ago, seafoam1 said:

Seattle Pride

I thought this was the WNBA team.

[Hardcore troubadour 14,905]

LGBTQ/ H (Hamas) MS-13

[EternalShinyAndChrome 3,828]

1 minute ago, Hardcore troubadour said:

BLM/LGBTQ/ H (Hamas) MS-13

Updated.

[Hardcore troubadour 14,905]

Just now, EternalShinyAndChrome said:

Updated.

[seafoam1 2,797]

Time to put all these people on the list to ship out to other countries. Enough is enough. 

[seafoam1 2,797]

24 minutes ago, SaintsInDome2006 said:

I thought this was the WNBA team.

No. That would be the New Orleans Saints. 

[SaintsInDome2006 374]

Just now, seafoam1 said:

No. That would be the New Orleans Saints. 

Ha ok thanks...

[EternalShinyAndChrome 3,828]

12 minutes ago, seafoam1 said:

Time to put all these people on the list to ship out to other countries. Enough is enough. 

Well how about Palestine since they think they're so accepting over there?  I mean, c'mon.  Gays for Palestine wouldn't protest FOR a country full of people that hated gheys, right?

[seafoam1 2,797]

2 minutes ago, EternalShinyAndChrome said:

Well how about Palestine since they think they're so accepting over there?  I mean, c'mon.  Gays for Palestine wouldn't protest FOR a country full of people that hated gheys, right?

I just want to see the close up videos of the Palestinians' reactions when they see the liberal flamers we are sending them.

[Hardcore troubadour 14,905]

Skattebooooo!

[Mookz 1,337]

Pride puppy gonna have his work cut out for him. 

[Horseman 2,353]

7 hours ago, squistion said:

From last year's Seattle Pride Parade. Looks like everyone was having a good time. 

 

. This is what it's like being a 70 year old homosexual virgin.  

[Voltaire 5,181]

3 hours ago, seafoam1 said:

I just want to see the close up videos of the Palestinians' reactions when they see the liberal flamers we are sending them.

If they need funding to move the Seattle Pride Parade to the Gaza Strip, I would chip in some cash myself. Personally, I like the idea of squistion's link happening right down the main thoroughfare there. I think they could use some of that colorful pomp and pageantry to liven up that sad place. 

[seafoam1 2,797]

2 hours ago, Voltaire said:

If they need funding to move the Seattle Pride Parade to the Gaza Strip, I would chip in some cash myself. Personally, I like the idea of squistion's link happening right down the main thoroughfare there. I think they could use some of that colorful pomp and pageantry to liven up that sad place. 

That slaughter would be absolutely glorious. I mean, that parade.