"Let's be clear: the Target boycott is not over. This is a grassroots movement led by communities demanding corporate accountability, and we will not stop until Target reverses its retreat from diversity, equity, and inclusion."
"They have a program called Belonging, which gives access to everybody, not just for entry-level positions, but to [advancement opportunities], demonstrating Target's continued commitment to DEI and supporting the Black community through internal programs and supplier diversity initiatives."
Target faced major boycotts after scaling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, resulting in declining sales and a 30% drop in share price that led to CEO Brian Cornell's departure. Pastor Jamal Harrison Bryant ended his 40-day boycott following conversations with company leadership, claiming productive discussions about Target's commitment to DEI and the Black community. However, Minnesota civil rights activists Nekima Levy Armstrong and Jaylani Hussein rejected Bryant's resolution, stating Target has not met boycott demands and vowing to continue their grassroots movement demanding corporate accountability and reversal of DEI policy reductions.
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