2 days ago · Target displayed pro-LGBT items in May, 2023, and removed any reference to Target's toys being for boys or girls. This led to a conservative backlash and consumer boycott. This led to a ...

1 day ago · A post on X from the We Are Somebody account called for a Target boycott starting on Feb. 1, 2025. According to a screenshot posted from the account, Target sent a memo to its employees stating it was ending their three-year DEI goals. This included sending reports to "external diversity-focused groups like the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index."

Jan 30, 2025 · The organizers of the boycott include local Black Lives Matter groups. During the boycott announcement, some speakers cut up their distinctive red Target charge cards, while others called on DEI supporters to shop at Costco, which reaffirmed its commitment to DEI last week.. Despite the anger with Target, the news conference-turned-rally took on a festive atmosphere, with a New Orleans-style ...

Jan 24, 2025 · NEW YORK (AP) — Discount store chain Target said Friday that it would join rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that have come under attack from conservative activists and, as of this week, the White House.

6 days ago · Target hit with national boycott call over decision to drop DEI initiatives. BY Steve Karnowski and The Associated Press. A community advocate cuts a Target credit card during a news conference ...

3 days ago · 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 ...

6 days ago · Target is scaling back its DEI efforts, which has prompted calls for a boycott. But Black business owners who sell at Target warn a boycott could hurt their business.

6 days ago · Target, which long was viewed as a strong advocate for the rights of Black and LGBTQ+ people, did not immediately respond to a request for comment Thursday on the call for a boycott.

6 days ago · Target, which long was viewed as a strong advocate for the rights of Black and LGBTQ+ people, did not immediately respond to a request for comment Thursday on the call for a boycott.

Jan 28, 2025 · A boycott of Target could also hurt the growth potential of Black brands due to reduced visibility and geographic footprint if their products start to be dropped from the chain's nearly 2,000 ...