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Target faces boycott as Black leaders challenge DEI rollback
As corporate DEI efforts held up as turning points during 2020's summer of unrest vanish in the face of political pressure, Black community leaders are responding with their wallets. Why it matters: For them,
Black faith leaders call for Target boycott for backing off diversity initiatives
Faith leaders are urging more Black churches to join boycotts of companies that have rolled back diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Father Pfleger, faith leaders call for boycott of Target after company scales back DEI initiatives
Chicago faith leaders are joining nationwide calls for consumers to boycott Target in response to the company and other retailers scaling back their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Black faith leaders call for Target boycott over DEI rollback
A group of Black faith leaders have announced a Lent-inspired boycott of retail giant Target over the company’s rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies. Speaking from the
Target Faces Possible National Boycott Over DEI Rollback: 'Putting Profits And Politics Over People'
"We remain focused on driving our business by creating a sense of belonging for our team, guests and communities through a commitment to inclusion," Target said in a statement announcing the change. "Belonging for all is an essential part of our team and culture, helping fuel consumer relevance and business results."
From Target to Walmart: Boycott movement targets corporate America
The People of the United States have organized a set of boycotts to protest the world they live in. The group has organized ...
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Civil rights activists call for a Target boycott after retailer backs away from diversity programs
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Civil rights activists gathered outside the headquarters of Target Corp. on Thursday to call for a national boycott of the retailing giant over its decision to phase out its ...
People are planning to boycott Walmart, Target, Best Buy and other stores on Feb. 28. Here’s why
People are protesting against several companies who are rolling back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives through a 24 ...
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How the Target boycott is causing a beef between Black-owned businesses and consumers
In a news conference outside Target’s Minnesota headquarters on Jan. 30, 2025, Armstrong called for a nationwide boycott ...
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Target, Coca-Cola and more are the subject of ongoing boycotts. Here's a recap of why.
A Target boycott, described as a “fast,” is scheduled to start ... According to Targetfast.org, it’s described as a ...
Target Hit With Shareholder Lawsuit, Claiming Investors Were Defrauded About DEI Risks
Target Corporation, CEO Brian Cornell and current and former board members have been sued for defrauding stockholders about ...
Target DEI Efforts Face Growing Attacks as Florida Sues
Target Corp. was sued by the state of Florida for allegedly failing to disclose the risks of its diversity, equity and ...
Target retreated on DEI. Then came the backlash
Target is facing backlash for its DEI pullback from customers, the heirs to one of its founders and civil rights activists.