Target’s apology over a controversial Halloween costume has failed to quell the backlash, with acclaimed actress and producer Viola Davis now adding her voice to the growing criticism.
The retailer pulled the children’s costume after critics said its black mask, exaggerated grin, and promotional imagery evoked racist Jim Crow-era caricatures.
“I agree with her. This was done on purpose. No company as big as Target should ever do something like this,” one commenter wrote in response to Davis’s statement.
