Booz Allen Hamilton, a longtime sponsor of Capital Pride and one of the sponsors of the upcoming WorldPride 2025 Celebration, has removed that sponsorship.
The decision comes after a prominent defense contractor has repealed its diversity, equity and inclusion programme. Presidential Order From Donald Trump, who aims to force government contractors to drop their pro-diversity initiatives and programs.
Those who have been found to be found to be rejected in the Trump administration’s eyes because of the opportunity to contract with the government, as it constitutes a form of illegal discrimination that is incompatible with the country’s civil rights laws.
In response to Trump’s executive order, Booz Allen has shut down the DEI division, removing diversity goals from employee and enforcement priorities, and all to “DEI” in internal and external communications and training. It has been announced that it will eliminate the mention. Bloomberg Newshas obtained a recording of the virtual company “Town Hall” meeting where the changes were discussed.
Booz Allen also prohibits employees from using pronouns or accessing bathrooms that do not match the gender assigned at birth, if it is a governmental rule to which the employee is assigned.
“Although existing people’s programs are compliant with the law, it is clear from these executive orders and other official statements that the definition of what is permitted has changed. “If not, then the federal government will be able to do so. This may be subject to a contract with us, which exposes us to our operating capabilities and our risks.”
In response to Booth Allen’s decision to withdraw sponsorship, Capital Pride Alliance, which produces WorldPride 2025, is provided by the Capital Pride Alliance. Metro Weekly In the following statement:
“The Capital Pride Alliance is proud of many long-standing legacy sponsors, many of whom have already reaffirmed their commitment to join WorldPride this summer. Like many companies and LGBTQ+ organizations, It navigates current challenges and many unknown organizations.
“However, we believe we have the support we need to have successful, safe, global pride that fits in this moment. This support includes individuals, families, organizations and businesses across our community. , and companies that truly celebrate diversity and value equality and inclusion for all. Many of our communities are now extremely vulnerable and with people standing with us. We stand up for them together. At this moment, we all need it.”
It also said that at least one LGBTQ organization will not join WorldPride for the Trump administration.
Egale Canada, one of Canada’s largest LGBTQ organizations, announced last week that its members will not be participating in US events due to Trump’s anti-DEI and anti-transgender executive orders.
This includes the March meeting of the Committee on the Status of Women at WorldPride and the United Nations Headquarters. Egale Canada cited the need to protect staff from potential abuse by US customs officials.
“The decision is based on the need to protect trans and non-binary staff who face suspicious treatment at land and aviation borders to attend such convening,” the organization states. . statement. “[And] Solidarity with global colleagues who are experiencing similar fears about entering the US.”
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Editor’s Note: Previous versions of this story characterized Booz Allen Hamilton as the “lead” sponsor of WorldPride. This story has been revised to more accurately reflect the company’s relationship with WorldPride festivals.
Source: Metro Weekly – www.metroweekly.com
