Google employees showed up in their company 'Pride' shirts
Google had removed its affiliation to the Pride event after a group of Christian employees circulated a petition claiming it was offensive to their religion and violated company policy.Follow your favorite stocksGoogle tried to distance itself from a pre-planned drag show featuring longtime performer "Peaches Christ" in San Francisco but employees still attended. Some of them booed their employer for what they viewed as a caving to pressure of an internal religion-led protest.
Grannell, whose drag performer name is "Peaches Christ" was a planned performer at a drag show sponsored and promoted by Google to close out Pride month. However, as CNBC, the company removed its affiliation and instead encouraged employees away from the drag show to a new event at its offices.
"I was called all sorts of things," Grannell said on stage, referring to the petition. "Boo!" more attendees yelled. "We support you!" one employee yelled from the crowd. Drag shows have been a target of religious and conservative organizations and politicians leading up to the 2024 presidential election. That includesCorporations have also faced backlash for Pride-related marketing. Bud Light came into the crosshairs after it struck a partnership with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney, while North Face received backlash for an ad featuring drag queen Pattie Gonia. Target and Kohl's have been criticized for Pride-themed clothing.
A few others followed, with their own unique acts. Some were comedic musical skits, others featured dancing and lip syncing.
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