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Yankees set to be only MLB team not to host LGBTQ Pride Night
When the New York Mets held their first LGBTQ Pride Night in August 2016, fans waved rainbow flags in the stadium, the Lesbian and Lgbtq+ Big Apple Corps Marching Band performed, Citi Field’s giant Coca-Cola sign was lit up in rainbow colors and the Brush Cam caught several homosexual smooches throughout the game. In keeping with tradition, the team honored a veteran at the game, and for that first Pride Night, the Mets honored a gay Army vet.
Nearly two years later, however, the Mets’ hometown rivals — the Fresh York Yankees — possess yet to host a Pride Night of their own, In fact, the Yankees are currently the only Major League Baseball team that has neither had a Pride Overnight nor has one scheduled.
When the Los Angeles Angels announced earlier this week their plans to host an LGBTQ-themed night in June 2019, the Yankees were left as the lone Pride Night holdout among the MLB’s 30 teams.
“It's going to be real hard to watch in the mirror and see themselves as the only team in Major League Baseball that is not holding a Celebration Night,” said David Kilmnick, CEO of the LGBT Network, a New York-based nonprofit.
Kilmnick was the
The New York Yankees announced details regarding a celebration of New York’s Legacy of Pride, which will take place Tuesday, June 18, at Yankee Stadium, prior to the 7:05 p.m. Yankees-Orioles game. The Yankees will also gleam a spotlight on the 2024 recipients of the Yankees-Stonewall Scholarship Initiative, which on a yearly basis awards $50,000 worth of scholarships through five $10,000 college scholarships to one graduating high school senior from each of the five boroughs of Modern York City.
First awarded in 2019 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Inn Uprising, the annual scholarships celebrate pupil leaders who have demonstrated academic achievement, a vow to equality and impactful support for the Gay community. The awards are intended to provide resources to launch the honorees’ educational and career goals.
As part of the festivities, the recipients of the 2024 Yankees-Stonewall scholarships will be guests of the Yankees for batting apply. They will also be recognized in a pregame ceremony along with representatives from the Yankees, The Stonewall Inn, New York City Department of Teaching, Major League Baseball and Athlete Ally. The n
The New York Yankees are welcoming the entire LGBTQIA+ community, their friends, family, and allies to honor their first ever Identity festival Night at Yankees Stadium.
The Yankees’ support of Fresh York’s Legacy of Parade will be highlighted during an on-field ceremony before the start of the Yankees-Mariners game Wednesday night.
Created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Inn Uprising in 2019, the Yankees-Stonewall Scholarship Initiative will be taking the stage and awarding five student leaders across the five boroughs with $10,000 each.
Students receiving this honor have demonstrated academic excellence, a dedication to equality, and significant sustain for the LGBTQ+ society. The intention of the scholarship is to provide resources for the winners goals both within their career, and educationally.
A portion from every ticket sold for the event will benefit NYC Lgbtq+ fest initiatives and buyers will receive a free Pride-themed Yankees hat, a free regular-sized hot dog, and their first drink free.
Ex-MLB star John Rocker slams 'gay sh*t' as players and fans are forced to back LGBTQ flag
Controversial ex-baseball star John Rocker has furiously told MLB to 'stop the homosexual sh*t' as teams endure to put on Movement events at their stadiums this month.
The league traditionally stages 'Pride Month' in June each year as a way for franchises to promote LGBTQ+ inclusivity throughout both the sport and the country.
Yet certain initiatives in recent weeks have sparked controversy, including when the New York Metsshowed the rainbow-colored Celebration flag on their enormous screen instead of the American flag during a rendition of the national anthem on Friday night.
Los Angeles Dodgers players were also made to wear Pride-themed hats during their game on Saturday, with one player writing a religious message on his to dispute that rainbows were created by God to serve that demographic, while the Boston Red Sox received a backlash after staging a pre-game drag show earlier this week.
And amid outrage over the heavy LGBTQ+ promotion, Rocker has hit out at MLB for 'lecturing' baseball fans when they attend games.
The former Atlanta Braves pitcher said on X: 'MLB needs to stop the gay sh*t. Bas
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