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Civil rights activists call for a Target boycott after retailer backs away from diversity programs
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Civil Rights Activists and Entrepreneurs Split on Target Boycott After DEI Decision
Twin Cities activists rally crowd at Target HQ to boycott retailer after DEI rollback
A trio of Minnesotans who previously led reform efforts in the Twin Cities after George Floyd’s murder rallied more than 70 people outside Target’s corporate headquarters, calling for a boycott of the retailer over changes in the company’s diversity efforts.
Target says it is joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that have come under attack from conservative activists and,
Senior Sports Reporter sits down with Black business owners about the recent decision to remove pro-DEI initiatives from Target Corporation.
Target’s announcement last week that the company would be ending its diversity initiatives caused a mixed response across social media.
The Minneapolis-based retailer said diversity will remain part of its business goals despite scaling back initiatives started in the wake of George Floyd’s murder.
The move took place after President Donald Trump ordered federal agencies to investigate private sector entities for "illegal" DEI programs.
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"Target didn't understand that its decision was not only offensive, but it's bad for business," said Levy-Armstrong.
Civil rights activists gathered outside the Minneapolis headquarters of Target Corp. on Thursday to call for a boycott of the retailing giant over its decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Community leaders in the Twin Cities are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target following its decision to end most of its diversity initiatives. The group held a press conference outside of Target's corporate headquarters in downtown Minneapolis on Jan.
Target's rollback on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is raising questions about the retail giant's philanthropic commitment to fighting racial disparities and promoting progressive values in liberal Minneapolis,
That's the message from Black founders and influencers to consumers about a backlash against the retailer's decision to end its diversity, equity
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