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"Gross franchise. Vile fan base": Should the Buffalo Bills rethink how they support Pride Month after fan backlash over their LGBTQ links?
Buffalo Bills celebrate Pride Month with new logos and LGBTQ resources, sparking heated fan debate (
Pride Month began on a colorful and heartfelt note in Buffalo this Sunday, bringing together thousands to honor, celebrate, and uplift the LGBTQ+ community. The city's festivities were centered around the Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino, where rainbow flags waved, music pulsed through the streets, and voices rose in unity.
But this year, amid the joy, a profound sense of loss lingered.
What caused fans to criticize the
Buffalo Bills
despite their positive intentions for Pride Month?
The 2025 Pride celebration marked the first without two cherished local LGBTQ+ figures—Mickey Harmon and Jordan Celotto—whose lives were tragically cut short earlier this year. Their absence was palpable throughout the day. Friends, community members, and local leaders paused to reflect on their legacy, sharing stories of their passion, activism, and the positive impact they left behind.
Their memories quietly echoed through the parade, reminding everyone that Pride is as much about remembrance as it is about visibility and progress.
Amid the emotional undercurrent, another conversation has stirred public reaction—this time involving the Buffalo Bills. Known for their consistent support of Pride over the years, the team shared a message on social media this Sunday that read, 'This Pride Month, and always, we're proud to stand with the LGBTQ+ community.'
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Alongside their message, the Bills added several educational resources to their website, including a youth-focused coming-out handbook and links to the Trans Student Educational Resources (TSER), which help children better understand transgender identities and the use of gender pronouns.
While many commended the Bills for showing solidarity, not everyone responded with open arms. Some social media users voiced concern over the team's level of involvement, questioning the relevance of such content on a sports platform.
Accusations of 'grooming' surfaced in comment sections, and others expressed frustration, suggesting the team should focus more on football rather than advocating for social issues.
Despite the backlash, the Bills' participation in the Buffalo Pride Parade appeared to be another statement of allyship—though it hasn't been officially confirmed. Still, their ongoing support places them among a select group of NFL teams willing to embrace inclusivity, even when it invites controversy.
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