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.
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 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.
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.
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."
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."
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."
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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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.