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.The company announced on Jan. 24 that it would end its DEI goals that were previously set to increase Black employees' representation and advancement,
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.
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.
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Civil rights activists call for a Target boycott after retailer backs away from diversity programs
Civil rights activists gathered outside the headquarters of Target Corp. on Thursday to call for a national boycott of the retailing giant over its decision to phase out its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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.
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.
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.
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Target becomes latest company to backtrack on DEI initiatives
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Target facing retribution at home for rolling back DEI initiatives
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Black-owned brands warn lefty Target boycott over DEI reversal could actually hurt their businesses
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