Local activists call for Target boycott

Activists call for boycott of Target following rollback of DEI initiatives
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision​ to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Civil rights activists call for a Target boycott after retailer backs away from diversity programs
Civil rights activists have gathered outside Target's Minneapolis headquarters to call for a boycott of the retailing giant over its decision to phase out its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Twin Cities activists rally crowd at Target HQ to boycott retailer after DEI rollback
More than 70 people came out to Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis to protest Target’s move in the wake of the Trump administration’s efforts to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Protesters Gather Outside Target HQ, Call for Nationwide Boycott After DEI Rollback
Protesters gathered outside Target's Minneapolis headquarters, demanding a nationwide boycott after the retailer scaled back its DEI commitments.
Twin Cities organizers call for Target boycott starting Feb. 1 amid DEI rollbacks
Target will not see a dime of our Black dollars during Black History Month or at any other time,” said a cofounder of Black Lives Matter Minnesota.
Is this the end of Target? This is the reason why activists are calling for a boycott of the store
Target has once again found itself in the middle of the culture wars after reversing a three-year-old policy prompting calls for a boycott of the retailer.
Local activists call for Target boycott after the Minneapolis-based retailer rolled back DEI initiatives
Target announced last week that it would end its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and investments. Protesters called for a national boycott of Target during a rally Thursday in front of the offices of the Minneapolis-based retailer.
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."
Black-owned brands urge US consumers not to boycott Target over end of diversity efforts
Consumers who want to boycott Target should instead spend their dollars on products from Black-owned businesses at the retailer, said April Showers, founder and chief executive of toy, apparel and home goods brand Afro Unicorn, which has been sold at Target since 2022.
Some Black business owners push back on calls to boycott Target over DEI rollback
Protestors gathered outside Target’s Minneapolis headquarters, calling for a boycott of the mega retailer after it rolled back DEI initiatives. Some Black business owners who sell products at Target are saying a boycott could harm Black enterprise.
Group protests Target's move to end its DEI goals
A group of protestors gathered in front of Target to oppose the retailer's decision to end its three-year diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The new changes are a complete 180-degree turn of the retailer's goals in 2019,
Community leaders call for boycott as Target turns back on diversity initiatives
Community leaders in the Twin Cities are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target following its decision to end most of its ...
Target’s latest policy change sparks massive boycott threat
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