The Hallmark Channel has apologized for removing gay-themed commercials from rotation as backlash against the decision grew over the weekend.
Hallmark's parent company, Crown Media Family Networks, said it pulled ads forplanning website Zola -- including one that showed a lesbian couple kissing after getting married -- due to complaints from One Million Moms, a conservative group that is a part of the American Family Association.
"Across our brand, we will continue to look for ways to be more inclusive and celebrate our differences," he added. This image made from undated video provided by Zola shows a scene of its advertisement. Under pressure from a conservative advocacy group, The Hallmark Channel has pulled the ads for wedding-planning website Zola that featured same-sex couples, including two brides kissing.
"It is never Hallmark’s intention to be divisive or generate controversy. We are an inclusive company and have a track record to prove it. We have LGBTQ greeting cards and feature LGBTQ couples in commercials," the statement said.
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