The Florida House of Representatives passed the “Don’t Say Gay Bill,” a bill that is widely supported by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in March. Sam this is great news so what’s with the headline? The shirts were purchased by the New England Revolution Foundation from 195essential, a Boston-based, Black-owned apparel company. Revolution players, coaches, and staff will also show their support on the pitch by wearing Adidas Loves Unites training tops during warm-ups, and many Revolution players will arrive to the stadium in Essential Pride t-shirts. The Pride Flag will be flying over Gillette Stadium and displayed on the field as well. The Strikers are a non-profit organization established in 1987 to give LGBTQ+ soccer players the opportunity to connect around soccer. The Boston Strikers Soccer Club will also be in attendance and on the Gillette Stadium concourse. The Revolution have partnered with the Boston Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth (BAGLY) to support their Host Homes program and will collect household goods such as towels and sheets at the gates leading into the stadium. On June 15, the organization will be celebrating Pride Night. The New England Revolution have a decision to make.
