Civil Rights Activists Call for a Target Boycott

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.
Civil rights activists call for a Target boycott after retailer backs away from diversity programs
Civil rights activists have gathered outside Target's Minneapolis headquarters to call for a boycott of the retailing giant over its decision to phase out its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Protestors outside Target's Minneapolis headquarters call for boycott of the retail giant after DEI rollback
A protest was staged outside of Target headquarters in downtown Minneapolis after the company announced it’s ending its diversity initiatives last week.
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. 30, calling for a boycott to begin on Feb. 1.
Watch live: 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.
Twin Cities organizers call for Target boycott starting Feb. 1 amid DEI rollbacks
Twin Cities activists on Thursday called for a nationwide boycott of Target starting Feb. 1 as a result of the retailer’s decision to scale back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Minneapolis-based Target announced last Friday that it would join other well-known retailers in scaling back its DEI initiatives,
Activists call for a Target boycott after it rolled back DEI initiatives
"Target didn't understand that its decision was not only offensive, but it's bad for business," said Levy-Armstrong.
Civil Rights Activists and Entrepreneurs Split on Target Boycott After DEI Decision
Some believe in boycoting the company of over its DEI policy change while others say this hurts minority businesses.
Twin Cities activists rally crowd at Target HQ to boycott retailer after DEI rollback
A trio of Minnesotans who previously led reform efforts in the Twin Cities after George Floyd’s murder rallied more than70 people outside Target’s corporate headquarters, calling for a boycott of the retailer over changes in the company’s diversity efforts.
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