Some of the country’s biggest Pride events continue to feel the pain of losing hundreds of thousands in corporate sponsorships.
Organizers say promised funds have been withdrawn or reduced with others saying they’ve been ghosted by longtime corporate partners — fearing backlash from the Trump administration.
Anheuser-Busch walked away from St Louis Pride after more than 30 years. With San Francisco losing backing from longtime supporters Comcast and Nissan — among others
Even Target, a major Pride sponsor in the past, bailed this year. Smaller events are hurting the most — some down nearly 90%.
What's most disappointing about this trend is the timing. When the community is under attack more than ever folks we thought were our friends are walking away from us in our time of need. More here from NBCOut.com