Local activists call for Target boycott

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.
Civil Rights Activists and Entrepreneurs Split on Target Boycott After DEI Decision
Some believe in boycoting the company of over its DEI policy change while others say this hurts minority businesses.
Target ending DEI initiatives amid Trump's order on diversity programs
Target is ending its diversity, equity and inclusion program along with other equity initiatives, the retailer said on Friday, becoming the latest U.S. firm to pull back these policies, meant to boost racial and ethnic representation at workplaces.
Civil rights activists call for Target boycott after “cowardly” DEI reversal
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.
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.
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 diversity initiatives. The group held a press conference outside of Target's corporate headquarters in downtown Minneapolis on Jan.
Activists call for a Target boycott after it rolled back DEI initiatives
"Target didn't understand that its decision was not only offensive, but it's bad for business," said Levy-Armstrong.
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.
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, unless and until they ...
Target Drops Diversity Initiatives—After It Previously Caved To Pressure From Pride Month Collection
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Target ends some DEI initiatives, reiterates commitment to belonging and inclusion
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Target is ending its diversity goals, joining other major companies scaling back DEI programs
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Black-owned brands urge US consumers not to boycott Target over end of diversity efforts
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Target scales back on its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
Target says it is joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back its diversity, equity ...
Target retreats from diversity, equity initiatives days after Trump executive order
MN state Sen. Scott Dibble said, "Target has made itself clear" in prioritizing "President Trump's politics of cruelty, fear, ...
Suppliers, partners rethink relationship with Target after diversity pullback
Some called for boycotts. Twin Cities Pride severed its ties with Target as a sponsor. For its part, Target says it’s still ...
War On DEI: Deutsche Bank Stands ‘Firmly Behind’ Diversity Program As These Major Organizations Drop Them
Following Trump's lead, organizations including Walmart, Lowe’s and Meta, have announced they would scale back their ...