"It is our mission to create an equitable working environment, free of discrimination and prejudice for every player, coach, umpire, employee, fan, and member of the MLB family." "MLB continues to lead by example with its social conscience and vision," Bean said.
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Bean serves as a resource for all 30 clubs and leads the Shred Hate Bullying Prevention Program - the first-ever league-led bullying prevention program for MLB, which has already reached nearly 20,000 students in 2018. After playing in the majors for six seasons, he now leads the conversation of inclusion throughout MLB.
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"We'd like to thank our partners, Air Products and Bradbury-Sullivan, as well as Billy Bean, for partnering with us to help promote diverse and prejudice-free environments."īean, Major League Baseball's first Ambassador for Inclusion and current MLB Director of Inclusion, is scheduled to appear and speak to players before the game about the importance and challenges of inclusion in professional sports. "We're happy to host the first of what we hope is an annual, inclusion-themed evening at Coca-Cola Park," said IronPigs President and General Manager Kurt Landes. The night's focus will be on promoting inclusion and diversity.
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The evening includes a cap giveaway to the first 3,000 adults 18 and older, an appearance by former Major Leaguer Billy Bean (the first openly gay Major League Baseball player), and the opportunity to support Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center. LGBT Pride Night, presented by Air Products in partnership with Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center, is the first such night in IronPigs history. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. The Lehigh Valley IronPigs will host LGBT Pride Night at their Thursday, June 14, contest against the Pawtucket Red Sox.