{"id":54972,"date":"2025-06-10T08:29:24","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T08:29:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=54972"},"modified":"2025-06-10T08:29:24","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T08:29:24","slug":"breaking-ceedee-lamb-announces-his-refusal-to-celebrate-pride-month-in-june-he-says-woke-doesnt-deserve-to-be-commemorated-citing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=54972","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING: CeeDee Lamb announces his refusal to celebrate Pride Month in June \u2014 he says \u201cWOKE\u201d doesn\u2019t deserve to be commemorated, citing\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"113\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"113\">BREAKING: CeeDee Lamb Refuses to Celebrate Pride Month in June \u2013 Says \u201cWOKE\u201d Doesn\u2019t Deserve to Be Celebrated<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"426\">NFL star CeeDee Lamb of the Dallas Cowboys has sparked controversy with his alleged decision to opt out of celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month this June. In a statement circulating online, Lamb reportedly declared that the \u201cWOKE\u201d movement is not worthy of recognition and expressed his personal stance on the matter.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"426\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imageio.forbes.com\/specials-images\/imageserve\/6800a45cb802946d46dbf6ef\/CeeDee-Lamb\/0x0.jpg?format=jpg&amp;crop=2687,1513,x0,y46,safe&amp;width=960\" alt=\"CeeDee Lamb On How Dallas Cowboys Can Return To Elite Level In 2025: 'Stay  Healthy'\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"500\">CeeDee Lamb Speaks Out: \u201cWOKE Doesn\u2019t Deserve to Be Celebrated\u201d<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"935\">According to a viral post by the \u201cBREAKING NEWS\u201d Facebook page, Lamb announced that he will not participate in Pride Month activities this June. He allegedly stated that the \u201cWOKE\u201d agenda doesn\u2019t align with his values and should not be commemorated.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"1120\">However, it is important to note that this statement has not been verified by mainstream media, nor has Lamb or the Dallas Cowboys released any official comments regarding the matter.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"1120\">Public and Media Reactions<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1470\">The reported comments from Lamb have ignited mixed reactions among fans and the media. Some individuals support his right to personal beliefs, viewing his stance as an exercise of free speech. Others have criticized the remarks as insensitive and potentially divisive, particularly towards the LGBTQ+ community.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1898\">Notably, Lamb isn\u2019t the only NFL player facing scrutiny over similar views. His teammate Dak Prescott was also reportedly cited in another viral post for refusing to celebrate Pride Month, echoing the same reasoning about the \u201cWOKE\u201d ideology.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1939\">The NFL and LGBTQ+ Pride Month<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yourtango.com\/sites\/default\/files\/image_blog\/lgbtqia-meaning.png\" alt=\"LGBTQIA+ Terminology: The Meaning Of Each Letter | YourTango\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"2149\">In recent years, the NFL has shown visible support for LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Many teams have adopted rainbow-themed logos, hosted inclusive events, and launched campaigns aimed at honoring the LGBTQ+ community.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2465\">Still, not every team has embraced this movement equally. According to a 2024 report from Fox News, 11 of the NFL\u2019s 32 teams chose not to post or participate in Pride Month-related activities.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2486\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2723\">CeeDee Lamb\u2019s alleged comments rejecting LGBTQ+ Pride Month have sparked a significant public debate. While individuals are entitled to their personal beliefs, statements made by public figures like Lamb can have a far-reaching impact.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2725\" data-end=\"2935\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">As of now, there has been no official confirmation or response from either CeeDee Lamb or the Dallas Cowboys. 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