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Pastor Leads 40-Day Boycott Against Target's DEI Rollbacks

2/14/2025

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Pastor Bryant Boycotts Target

Pastor Jamal Bryant initiates a nationwide boycott against Target, starting March 5, due to DEI initiative rollbacks.
More than 50,000 participants commit to a 40-day shopping fast to impact Target's revenue.
Bryant highlights the Black church's historical role in civil rights, urging consumers to reclaim economic power.
Target's stock has declined by $11 since the policy change announcement, raising investor concerns.
Experts caution that abandoning DEI commitments could alienate Target's core demographic and harm its brand.

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Dayton Sisters Critique Target

Anne and Lucy Dayton, daughters of Target's cofounder, condemned the company's reduction of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies.
They voiced concerns about the business sector's reaction to political pressures since Donald Trump's election.
The sisters highlighted their father's dedication to ethical practices and community welfare.
Target has diminished DEI initiatives and LGBTQ+ merchandise amid backlash.
The Dayton family's influence on corporate decisions has waned since Target became publicly traded.

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Pastor Bryant Boycotts Target

Pastor Jamal Bryant initiates a nationwide boycott against Target, starting March 5, due to DEI initiative rollbacks.
More than 50,000 participants commit to a 40-day shopping fast to impact Target's revenue.
Bryant highlights the Black church's historical role in civil rights, urging consumers to reclaim economic power.
Target's stock has declined by $11 since the policy change announcement, raising investor concerns.
Experts caution that abandoning DEI commitments could alienate Target's core demographic and harm its brand.

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