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Local activists call for Target boycott after the Minneapolis-based retailer rolled back DEI initiatives (www.mprnews.org)

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Racial justice group leaders called for a national boycott of Target during a rally Thursday in front of the offices of the Minneapolis-based retailer.

Target announced last week that it would end its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and investments. The initiatives include a program it established aimed at helping Black employees build meaningful careers, improving the experience of Black shoppers and promoting Black-owned businesses, following the police killing of George Floyd in 2020.

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[–] triptrapper 2 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

That's my mistake, and a significant misquote. I'm sorry. That said, just because I disagree with your argument about Costco being an equal alternative, that doesn't mean I'm defending Target's DEI rollback, or defending Target as a company. I'm actually writing this from the Costco parking lot, but Costco isn't accessible for some people because of transportation, mobility, or dietary needs.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 13 hours ago

Thanks for clarifying the mis quote. I appreciate it.