Pride Month concludes with fewer corporate sponsors amid DEI pushback

Sociopolitical Landscape - LGBTQ+ rights are perceived to be at risk across the US, necessitating displays of solidarity [1][4] - Large corporations are scaling back their presence and support for DEI initiatives, perceived as a betrayal by some [2] - The Supreme Court sided with religious parents opting out of LGBTQ+ themed teaching materials [3] - Decisions targeting the LGBTQ+ community include banning transgender people from military service and upholding laws denying gender-affirming care for trans teens in 27 states [3] Pride Month Observance - Pride Month culminated in a large march in New York City [1] - Pride festivities drew crowds in San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, and Minneapolis [2] - A record-setting turnout occurred at the Budapest parade despite a ban [2]