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Rev. Al Sharpton Confronts Target CEO Over DEI Rollbacks

4/17/2025

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Rev. Al Sharpton will meet with Target CEO Brian Cornell in New York to discuss DEI initiative rollbacks.
Target's decision to end these programs has sparked calls for a boycott and reduced store traffic.
While Sharpton hasn't officially called for a boycott, he backs consumer movements against Target.
The meeting will focus on Target's commitment to the Black community and its past DEI promises.

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Story summary

Rev. Al Sharpton will meet with Target CEO Brian Cornell in New York to discuss DEI initiative rollbacks.
Target's decision to end these programs has sparked calls for a boycott and reduced store traffic.
While Sharpton hasn't officially called for a boycott, he backs consumer movements against Target.
The meeting will focus on Target's commitment to the Black community and its past DEI promises.