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.
Activists call for Target boycott after retailer backs away from diversity programs
Civil rights activists gathered outside Target's headquarters to call for a boycott of the retailing giant over its decision to phase out its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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 Businesses Resist Boycott Calls After Target’s DEI Retreat
Anger at Target surged after it abandoned DEI programs, but Black-owned businesses that struggled to earn shelf space urged critics to focus on buying minority-owned companies' products instead.
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"There is a big difference between taking a stand through a keyboard threatening a boycott and taking stand through a wallet and actually engaging in a boycott."
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.
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.
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.
Tabitha Brown Asks Fans Not to Boycott Target Over DEI Cuts
The popular influencer urges her fans to reconsider Target boycott over DEI cuts, warning of the unintended impact on other Black-owned businesses.
Activists call for Target boycott after the Minneapolis-based retailer rolled back DEI initiatives
Civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong said the boycott against Target began Feb. 1, the first day of Black History Month.
Why so many shoppers view Target’s rollback on DEI as a betrayal
Although several companies have cut or scaled back DEI programs, Target's reversal on DEI seemed to draw the greatest outrage.
Target was one of the most outspoken supporters of DEI. It’s changed its tune
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New Birth pastor joins calls for 40-day boycott of Target in impassioned defense of DEI
Pastor Dr. Jamal Bryant made the call in his sermon Sunday, highlighting Target's DEI rollback and saying the retailer had ...