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Walmart and Target Cut DEI Support, Spark Boycotts

1/28/2025

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Story summary

Walmart and Target are reducing their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, affecting Black-owned businesses.
Target is dismantling its DEI program and ceasing reports to diversity-focused organizations, impacting entrepreneurs.
Some consumers are considering boycotts due to these companies' anti-DEI positions.
Black business owners worry that decreased support will negatively impact their sales and visibility.

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Story summary

Walmart and Target are reducing their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, affecting Black-owned businesses.
Target is dismantling its DEI program and ceasing reports to diversity-focused organizations, impacting entrepreneurs.
Some consumers are considering boycotts due to these companies' anti-DEI positions.
Black business owners worry that decreased support will negatively impact their sales and visibility.