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.

Summary

Racial justice group leaders called for a national boycott of Target during a rally Thursday in front of the offices of the Minneapolis-based retailer.

Target announced last week that it would end its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and investments. The initiatives include a program it established aimed at helping Black employees build meaningful careers, improving the experience of Black shoppers and promoting Black-owned businesses, following the police killing of George Floyd in 2020.

  • JokeDeity@lemm.ee
    7·
    3 days ago

    I support this, but I’m confused as to why Target in specific. Didn’t basically every major retailer do this?

    • drthunder@midwest.socialEnglish
      7·
      3 days ago

      My guess is because they used to claim to be more queer-friendly than most, and they’re based in Minneapolis and have their name on a ton of stuff around the city.

    • dumples@midwest.socialOPEnglish
      5·
      3 days ago

      They are local and we’re more supportive. Not everyone did but a lot did at once. I don’t shop at Walmart and I doubt they will listen. Target is headquartered here and lots of local people work there. Easier to get attention