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

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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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[–] [email protected] 7 points 5 hours ago* (last edited 5 hours ago) (1 children)

"most"

And if Costco has them at all, having multiple of them is moving the goalposts.

And ya know what really matters? Costco maintains their dei stance and pays a more fair wage.

So don't defend a shit company with gotchas

[–] [email protected] -1 points 4 hours 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" you can buy at Target is available at Costco just isn't true. You can make your point without hyperbole.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours 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.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 hours 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.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 hours ago

Thanks for clarifying the mis quote. I appreciate it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 hours 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.