The latest call to boycott Target is over its DEI rollback

After Target Corp. last week became the latest major company to announce a rollback in its diversity, equity and inclusion plans, some activists are asking shoppers to boycott the retailer indefinitely starting Saturday.

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Activists call for boycott of Target following rollback of DEI initiatives

Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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Target latest company to roll back DEI programs

Target has announced it is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies, becoming the latest corporation to do so following President Trump’s election. In a memo sent to ...
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Target rolls back DEI initiatives, the latest big company to retreat

Target joins Walmart, Meta, McDonald's and a wave of other major companies pulling back on DEI programs.
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Target rolls back DEI initiatives, the latest big company to retreat

Target on Friday said it’s rolling back diversity, equity and inclusion programs — including some that aim to make its workforce and merchandise better reflect its customers.
NBC News - Jan. 24
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