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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Steve Karnowski

Civil rights activists call for a Target boycott after retailer backs away from diversity programs

Target DEI - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Civil rights activists gathered outside the headquarters of Target Corp. on Thursday to call for a national boycott of the retailing giant over its decision to phase out its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

Target announced last Friday that it would join competitor Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back their DEI initiatives, which have come under attack from conservatives and the new White House of President Donald Trump.

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