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One not announced but written, quite literally, across his hat. Inthe Dodgers faced a firestorm after initially inviting, then disinviting, and finally reinviting the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence —a charity and performance group known for their drag nun personas—to Pride Night.

Kershaw may frame his gesture as personal religious expression, but he made it during a major team event, raising questions about whether the Dodgers truly speak with one voice on inclusion or allow certain stars to send mixed signals.

By Alvin Garcia. Or enter your name and email. Kershaw, not pitching that night, remained in the dugout with a Bible verse— Genesis —scrawled on his rainbow Dodgers hat. That image is now being challenged from within. On a night meant to celebrate inclusivity, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw made a statement of his own.

More about Alvin Garcia. Loading more stories. His stance drew support from some conservative circles and fellow players, including Nationals pitcher Trevor Williams.

Dodgers disinvite LGBTQIA group

Sign in with Google Sign in with Facebook. Do they address the growing internal divide or continue to promote Pride while sidestepping the actions of one of their most iconic players? The Los Angeles Dodgers are hosting Pride Night on June 16, but a controversy was sparked weeks ahead of the event because the organization invited -- then uninvited and then invited again -- the.

Follow this thread. Spectrum SportsNet LA. Kershaw has made no public comment about the inscription. With this situation, the Dodgers now face a PR dilemma. Get Dodgers News. Players wore the hats without drama, excluded the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, and focused the night mainly on celebration.

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Unlock the latest Los Angeles Dodgers news — direct to your inbox. The Los Angeles Dodgers reversed course and reinvited a group known for its queer and drag membership to its Pride Night event after it faced blowback over its last-minute exclusion.

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