Some corporations aren't honoring Pride Month. What does that signify?

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom

Published June 26, 2025 at 10:41 AM CDT

Philadelphia's altered gay pride flag is seen outside City Hall on June 19, 2017, in Philadelphia. (Matt Slocum/AP)

Some corporations have been withdrawing support for Pride festivities across the country, amid the Trump administration’s push against diversity, equity and inclusion.

Here & Now‘s Peter O’Dowd speaks with Aaron Hicklin, former editor in chief of Out Magazine.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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