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Meta Bans LGBTQ+ Bar Mid-Pride Month
15 Jun
Summary
- Instagram permanently banned Wilka's Sports Bar account on June 15.
- The bar is a woman/queer-owned establishment supporting LGBTQIA+ and women's sports.
- Supporters expressed outrage on social media over the ban.
Wilka's Sports Bar, a New York City establishment dedicated to women and the LGBTQIA+ community, experienced its Instagram account being permanently banned by Meta on June 15. This action took place midway through Pride Month. The bar, which is queer-owned and reportedly the city's first women's sports bar, expressed confusion and dismay over the ban.
According to Wilka's, their official page was initially suspended on June 11 for allegedly violating community standards, possibly due to their exclusive focus on women's sports. After submitting an appeal, the business received notification of the permanent ban. The situation has led to significant backlash and expressions of outrage from supporters on social media.
Wilka's, established in the fall of 2025, actively promotes inclusive events, including sapphic-centered parties and WNBA celebrations. The loss of their social media presence, which had garnered nearly 12,000 followers, is a significant blow to their efforts to foster a community around queer sports enthusiasts.
