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Local activists call for Target boycott after the Minneapolis-based retailer rolled back DEI initiatives (www.mprnews.org)

submitted 5 days ago by dumples@midwest.social to c/msp@midwest.social

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Racial justice group leaders called for a national boycott of Target during a rally Thursday in front of the offices of the Minneapolis-based retailer.

Target announced last week that it would end its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and investments. The initiatives include a program it established aimed at helping Black employees build meaningful careers, improving the experience of Black shoppers and promoting Black-owned businesses, following the police killing of George Floyd in 2020.

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[–] triptrapper@lemmy.world -2 points 5 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (2 children)

I'm not defending Target and that wasn't a "gotcha." I recommend people boycott Target if they can, but to say that "~~everything~~" "most of the things" you can buy at Target is available at Costco just isn't true. ~~You can make your point without hyperbole.~~

[–] GBU_28@lemm.ee 3 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

I didn't say "everything", I said "most"...don't misquote me. There's no edit on that comment so don't act like I said something I didn't.

[–] triptrapper@lemmy.world 2 points 5 days ago (1 children)

That's my mistake, and a significant misquote. I'm sorry. That said, just because I disagree with your argument about Costco being an equal alternative, that doesn't mean I'm defending Target's DEI rollback, or defending Target as a company. I'm actually writing this from the Costco parking lot, but Costco isn't accessible for some people because of transportation, mobility, or dietary needs.

[–] GBU_28@lemm.ee 1 points 5 days ago

Thanks for clarifying the mis quote. I appreciate it.

[–] JokeDeity@lemm.ee 1 points 5 days ago

There's not a single thing on Earth anyone would ever need that is exclusively sold at Target. I find the "if they can" bit ridiculous.