Target Drops DEI Goals and Ends Program to Boost Black Suppliers
Once a stalwart supporter of Black and LGBTQ rights, the retailer joined corporate America’s retreat from DEI initiatives.
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DOGE cuts at 9/11 health program may impact first responders
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Trump Targets the Presidio Trust in San Francisco, a Pelosi Achievement
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Trump vows to add Black icons to proposed National Garden of American Heroes
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Trump Marks Black History Month, Even as He Disparages Value of Diversity
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White House restores 9/11 health program funding after uproar
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Trump fires Black joint chiefs chair Hegseth accused of promoting diversity
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Canada sink USA in 4 Nations Face-Off final on McDavid’s sudden-death goal
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4 Nations Face-Off: Connor McDavid scores golden goal for Canada to take down Team USA
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As banks retreat from DEI, Citi is making these changes to its diversity and hiring practices
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ESPN, MLB to end broadcast deal after 2025
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'Sad' Silva expects City changes at end of season
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Trump’s revolution will end badly — for himself, and for America
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Oil prices end lower, erasing weekly gains
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Michigan extends May, ending Indiana speculation
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