Local activists call for Target boycott

Pastor Jamal Bryant calls for 40-day boycott of Target over end to DEI policy
New Birth Baptist Church Dr. Jamal Bryant told his congregation that Target “spit in the face of Black people” with their decision to end their DEI initiatives after President Donald Trump's inauguration.
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’s DEI cuts have Black entrepreneurs saying ‘clear the shelves’
Owners of brands that were championed by Target before it rolled back DEI efforts say a boycott would harm their brands, and encouraged customers to support them.
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 "spit in the face of Black people."
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.
Should You Boycott Target Over DEI Cuts? Internet Divided
"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."
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.
Black-owned brands warn lefty Target boycott over DEI reversal could actually hurt their businesses
Critics are calling for shoppers to boycott Target over its DEI policy reversal – but black-owned brands are asking customers to keep shopping at Target stores.
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.
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Protesters Boycott Target Over Halted Diversity and Equity Initiatives, Seek Alternative Retailers
Protesters boycott Target over ending DEI programs, citing it as a betrayal to minorities and the LGBT community.
Target was one of the most outspoken supporters of DEI. It’s changed its tune
Target was one of corporate America’s most forceful supporters of diversity and inclusion initiatives and vowed to support Black Americans in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder by police in Target ...