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Rev. Bryant Leads Boycott Against Target Over Equity Issues

4/24/2025

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Rev. Jamal Bryant is spearheading a nationwide boycott against Target for reducing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
The boycott follows a 40-day "fast" starting March 5, aimed at urging Target to support Black-owned businesses.
Although Target pledged $2 billion to Black businesses, it has not addressed other demands, leading to an intensified boycott.
The movement has attracted nearly 200,000 supporters, affecting Target's stock and customer traffic.
Bryant stresses the need for corporations to acknowledge and act on Black consumer power.

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Rev. Jamal Bryant is spearheading a nationwide boycott against Target for reducing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
The boycott follows a 40-day "fast" starting March 5, aimed at urging Target to support Black-owned businesses.
Although Target pledged $2 billion to Black businesses, it has not addressed other demands, leading to an intensified boycott.
The movement has attracted nearly 200,000 supporters, affecting Target's stock and customer traffic.
Bryant stresses the need for corporations to acknowledge and act on Black consumer power.