“As a longstanding partner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, we are very disappointed in their decision to rescind their invitation to the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence,' LA Pride said in a statement
, a nonprofit charity made up of drag nuns, from the event after facing pressure from conservatives.
“As a longstanding partner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, we are very disappointed in their decision to rescind their invitation to theto be honored at the 10th annual LGBTQ+ Pride Night,” LA Pride said in a statement Thursday night. “As a result and in solidarity with our community, LA Pride will not be participating in this year’s Dodgers Pride Night event.”
“Pride is a fight for equality and inclusion for the entire LGBTQ+ community and we’re not going to stop now. Let’s make this year’s Pride celebration louder than ever,” LA Pride continued.The decision from LA Pride comes after the Dodgers announced that they would be pulling the charity drag group “in an effort not to distract from the great benefits” of the Pride event after conservatives, including Sen. Marco Rubio, expressed their dislike for the group.
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