Apple donating some proceeds from Apple Watch Pride band to LGBTQ groups
Some of the money generated from the "Pride Edition" nylon band for the Apple Watch is going towards LBGTQ advocacy groups in the U.S. and abroad, Apple quietly announced this week.
The accessory's product page was updated on Wednesday with an additional paragraph, noting that "a portion of the proceeds" will go to several U.S. organizations, namely GLSEN, PFLAG, the Human Rights Campaign, and The Trevor Project. Internationally, only ILGA -- the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association -- will receive any funds.
The company didn't say how it's planning to divide donations.
As a company Apple has long backed LGBT rights, for instance being one of the first major U.S. businesses to extend benefits to same-sex couples. Current CEO Tim Cook is himself gay, and has not only marched in the San Francisco Pride Parade but spoken out on related political issues. Recently, an Apple statement condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's withdrawal of some transgender rights.
Typically though the only charity associated with Apple products is (Product)Red, which funnels cash to the Global Fund, in turn working to combat AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. Earlier this year the company launched a special (Product)Red iPhone 7, finally donating proceeds from one of its flagship devices, instead of just iPods and accessories.
The accessory's product page was updated on Wednesday with an additional paragraph, noting that "a portion of the proceeds" will go to several U.S. organizations, namely GLSEN, PFLAG, the Human Rights Campaign, and The Trevor Project. Internationally, only ILGA -- the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association -- will receive any funds.
The company didn't say how it's planning to divide donations.
As a company Apple has long backed LGBT rights, for instance being one of the first major U.S. businesses to extend benefits to same-sex couples. Current CEO Tim Cook is himself gay, and has not only marched in the San Francisco Pride Parade but spoken out on related political issues. Recently, an Apple statement condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's withdrawal of some transgender rights.
Typically though the only charity associated with Apple products is (Product)Red, which funnels cash to the Global Fund, in turn working to combat AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. Earlier this year the company launched a special (Product)Red iPhone 7, finally donating proceeds from one of its flagship devices, instead of just iPods and accessories.
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Edit: When I first read the headline, I just skimmed it and didn't catch the parts that said it was from the speciality watch band.
But the point being - at some point Apple will have to stop, and that is when someone will feel oppressed that "their" color was not included, in whatever color palette it happened to be. Hence, my comment on losing.
Peterson was right about it being a bad idea of creating so many groups and subgroups...it will never stop, and you will end up with millions colors on that flag, because eventually everyone will only identify with his/her own group/set with only one person in it - him/herself.
Also, the thread should have been closed immediately after the article was posted (or just don’t post the article at all).
As the article states Apple have a long history supporting equal rights and this is just another expression of that.