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Minneapolis Activists Launch Target Boycott Over Diversity Cuts

1/31/2025

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Activists in Minneapolis are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target due to its rollback of diversity initiatives.
This decision, announced on January 24, undermines efforts to boost Black employee representation and support minority-owned businesses.
Civil rights leaders attribute the move to political pressures and plan actions starting February 1, aligning with Black History Month.
Some Black business owners worry a boycott may hurt their sales, while others advocate for supporting minority-owned brands directly.

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Activists in Minneapolis are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target due to its rollback of diversity initiatives.
This decision, announced on January 24, undermines efforts to boost Black employee representation and support minority-owned businesses.
Civil rights leaders attribute the move to political pressures and plan actions starting February 1, aligning with Black History Month.
Some Black business owners worry a boycott may hurt their sales, while others advocate for supporting minority-owned brands directly.