This year will also feature an exclusive commemorative Dodger LGBTQ+ game jersey, which is part of a special ticket package available for purchase now at /LAPride.Įight days later, history will be made in San Francisco on June 11, as both the Dodgers and Giants take the field at Oracle Park in San Francisco wearing their respective team’s pride caps. These special caps will also be sold at the Top of the Park and team store in left field, while supplies last. And for the first time ever, the Dodgers will wear custom pride caps when they take the field. Regardless of what they announce in 2019, it seems like a big step in the right direction.The Los Angeles Dodgers are holding their ninth annual LGBTQ+ Night at Dodger Stadium on Friday, June 3, when they host the New York Mets. The Yankees didn’t specifically address that, only announcing: “ During 2019, the Yankees will hold other LGBTQ community-themed commemorations, the details of which will be announced during the 2019 season.” Some Yankees fans still asked if a Pride Night would be coming, to make 30 out of 30 MLB clubs. The response to this news was mostly positive, save for the usual social-media trolls you expect to get upset about this kind of thing. It is our hope that this scholarship program will serve as a springboard for young LGBTQ student community members and advocates as they continue the pursuit of their dreams, ambitions and livelihoods.” “The Yankees wholeheartedly support equality for all individuals and applaud any efforts which make our society more inclusive and tolerant. “Through this initiative we are proud to recognize the profound historical impact of Stonewall and celebrate the many meaningful contributions of the LGBTQ community,” said Yankees Managing General Partner Hal Steinbrenner. According to the Yankees’ announcement, the scholarships will go to “ graduating seniors who have demonstrated academic achievement, a commitment to equality and impactful support for the LGBTQ community.” To align with that, the Yankees announced on Friday their Stonewall Scholars Initiative, which will award five $10,000 scholarships - one to a student in each of New York’s five boroughs. It’s one of the largest pride events in the world and this will be the first time it will be held in the U.S. In 2019, the WorldPride event is coming to New York City. It became a seminal moment in the history of gay rights in the U.S.
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That led to a series of protests by the gay community. In June 1969, police in New York City raided Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village. “We are a long-term believer in diversity and inclusion, and have always looked to create a safe and supportive environment for all fans to enjoy their experience here.” How the Yankees are honoring the Stonewall Inn uprising “Everyone of every nationality, religion, ethnicity or sexual orientation and/or preference is welcome at Yankee Stadium every day,” Zillo said in a statement. The Angels, however, announced plans for their first Pride Night to be held in 2019, leaving the Yankees as the lone holdouts.
This year, the Angels and the Yankees were the only teams not have a Pride Night. Still, Pride Nights have grown year-by-year in MLB, not the other way around - with teams offering special ticket packages and gear for their LGBTQ-friendly fans. We all know how divisive the issue can be in this country, and as teams have adopted Pride Nights, there’s also a group of fans who are offended at the notion. These nights are not without conflict, of course. That’s a lot of growth, considering the Cubs are believed to be the first team to hold a Pride Night back in 2001. Some even held more than one - the Chicago Cubs had two. Over the years, 28 teams have held Pride Nights in MLB, according to a tally by Outsports. The Yankees still haven’t announced a Pride Night for 2019, but they did say that other LGBTQ-friendly activities will be announced next season.