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The Latest Breaking News from Al Sharpton

Inside the Target CEO meeting with Black leaders amid the company’s DEI rollback and the boycott that followed

“It did not come up to all that we're expecting or needing.”

Fortune

Is Target Bringing Back All DEI Initiatives? CEO Brian Cornell Meets With Rev. Al Sharpton

Target's chief executive officer has met with the Rev. Al Sharpton, whose civil rights organization has encouraged consumers to avoid U.S. retailers that scaled backed their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives

International Business Times UK

Rev Al Sharpton meets with Target CEO over halting of DEI initiative

Activists had called for boycotting the company after it announced a roll back of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts

The Guardian - US

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Target CEO to meet with civil rights leader Al Sharpton amid DEI cuts

Target’s chief executive officer is planning to meet this week with the Rev. Al Sharpton

The Independent UK

PepsiCo agrees to meet with Al Sharpton over DEI cuts, potential boycott

Food and beverage giant PepsiCo has agreed to meet this week with civil rights advocates from the National Action Network to discuss the company’s recent decision to roll back some of its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

The Independent UK

In these dark times, Americans must harness the power of the civil rights movement again

We have power as individuals and communities to boycott companies that don’t respect us and support those who stand with us, says Al Sharpton

The Guardian - UK

Lauryn Hill and Stevie Wonder lead tributes to Roberta Flack in memorial full of music and memories

Flowers filled the Abyssinian Baptist Church in New York as a service open to the public was held in honour of the legendary artist

The Independent UK

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What Is The Feb 28 Economic Blackout: Boycott of Amazon, Walmart, McDonalds and More For 24 Hours

A nationwide 24-hour boycott, the 'Feb. 28 Economic Blackout,' aims to pressure major retailers over rising prices and policy changes.

International Business Times UK

Why some Americans won’t spend a cent on Friday in 24-hour ‘economic blackout’

A grassroots organization is encouraging the ‘blackout’ as an act of ‘economic resistance’

The Independent UK

Governor Hochul Considers Removing NYC Mayor Amid Turmoil

Governor Hochul contemplates removing Mayor Adams amid controversies and resignations in his administration.

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Al Sharpton Compares Trump And Harris Records At DNC

Al Sharpton's speech at the DNC compared Trump's record to Kamala Harris, emphasizing unity and progress in civil rights and social justice.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Reverend Al Sharpton: Celtics’ Bill Russell took his celebrity status to the causes

The Celtics great pioneered the role of athletes using their platform for greater causes than sport.

The Guardian - US

Tim Walz’s handling of George Floyd’s killing by police comes back into view

Progressives largely commended Walz’s actions, but he also drew critique for deploying National Guard during protests

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