New Orleans Red Dress Run administrators experience backlash after anti-LGBTQ+ post on Facebook

By editor
August 2, 2024

A well-known organization that organizes Red Dress Run, a fundraiser for local organizations, recently posted incontrovertibly. The celebration is scheduled for Aug. 10. The article has since been deleted. It was shared on Instagram by Red Dress Run, described by many as racist. Some LGBTQ+ supporters of the occasion were upset by it. Frank Perez a LGBTQ+ writer said, “I think folks are rightly upset. The joke was very ignorant and callous. Kimberly Santiago with” Out of the Closet said, “That’s really upsetting to see that kind of post down here”. A blog from the Red Dress Run profile was deleted, but citizens are now posting photos of it on social media. “I will say I wasn’t that surprised by it. Knowledge and bigotry exists and is very pervasive”, Perez said. The show’s administrators, the Hash House Harriers, released this declaration: “A former part of the Red Dress Run Board of Directors mistakenly posted a personalized message on the show’s Instagram page. That posting does not at all reflect the organization’s leadership’s behaviour or ideas. We denounce all offensive or hostile remarks or behaviors toward the LGBTQ+ society. By advocating for universal justice, we firmly believe in social fairness advancement. Additionally, we are a volunteer-run, one-person firm that does not participate in any kind of social or policy advocacy. We regret the crude article that came up on Red Dress Run’s social media platform. The previous board member who created the position is no longer associated with our business, and it was removed as quickly as possible. A social meeting organized by our organization is intended to raise money for those in need by people from all walks of life. We have raised over $2 million for worthy causes. We are celebrating our 30th celebration on August 10 with a strong festival that will significantly strengthen our community.”

A well-known organization that runs Red Dress Run, which raises funds for local organizations, recently posted in controversies. The celebration is scheduled for Aug. 10.

It annoyed many in the LGBTQ+ group who support the common event.

Frank Perez a LGBTQ+ writer said, “I think folks are rightly upset. The joke was very ignorant and indifferent.”

Kimberly Santiago with “Out of the Closet” said, “That’s really upsetting to see that kind of post down here”.

A blog from the Red Dress Run accounts described LGBTQ+ people as “weird.”

Although the blog was deleted, users are posting photos of it on social advertising.

“I will say I wasn’t that surprised by it. Knowledge and bigotry exists and is very pervasive”, Perez said.

The show’s administrators, the Hash House Harriers, released this speech:

Unintentionally, a previous Red Dress Run board of directors part posted a personalized message on the occasion’s Instagram page. That posting does not at all reflect the organization’s leadership’s behaviour or ideas. We denounce all offensive or hostile remarks or behaviors toward the LGBTQ+ group. By advocating for universal justice, we firmly believe in social justice advancement. Additionally, we are a volunteer-run, one-person business that does not engage in any kind of social or policy advocacy.

We regret the crude article that came up on Red Dress Run’s social media platform. The previous board member who created the position is no longer associated with our business, and it was removed as quickly as possible. A social meeting organized by our organization is intended to raise funds for those in need by people from all walks of life. We have raised over $2 million for worthy causes. Our 30th anniversary celebration on August 10th is approaching, and we anticipate a powerful celebration that will tremendously improve the unity of our community.

In the midst of all the discussion, it’s inspired the Blue Dress Bar Crawl to assemble in support of the LGBTQ+ area.

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