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Target rolls back DEI initiatives, the latest big company to retreat

Target announced it would be discontinuing its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program, along with other equity initiatives.
Target is the latest U.S. Company to retreat from policies designed to enhance racial and ethnic representation in the workplace.
Kiera Fernandez, Chief Community Impact and Equity Officer for Target, stated, 'Many years of data, insights, listening, and learning have been shaping this next chapter in our strategy.'
Minneapolis-Based Target joins a growing list of companies including Tractor Supply, Meta, Walmart, and McDonald's that have dropped DEI-related pledges and goals.

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Target Ends DEI Initiatives, Becoming Latest Company to Bow to the Right’s Moral Panic

In response, Twin Cities Pride has ended its relationship with the Minneapolis-based retailer, forgoing $50,000 in funding in the process.

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Twin Cities Pride Dumps Target After DEI Cuts Spark Outrage

Twin Cities Pride Dumps Target After DEI Cuts Spark Outrage - Minneapolis, MN - Target is out as a sponsor of Twin Cities Pride festivities after the Minneapolis-based corporation cut back DEI programs.

27 days ago·United States

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The Business Journals

Target barred from Twin Cities Pride after dropping DEI programs

Organizers of Twin Cities Pride said they were canceling sponsorship deals with Target after the retailer said it would scale back diversity initiatives.

27 days ago·United States

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MinnPost

Target bans DEI, Twin Cities Pride bans Target

The Star Tribune’s Eva Herscowitz reports: “Twin Cities Pride has decided to exclude Target from its annual festival and parade after the retailer’s decision to scale back diversity initiatives.”Sarah Ritter from the Star Tribune reports: “A Minnesota woman died on Friday while skydiving in Arizona.”Kirsti Marohn at MPR News reports: “Money from Minnesota’s settlement with 3M over ‘forever chemicals’ will soon be available for natural resources …

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Pioneer Press

Target will have no presence at Twin Cities Pride festival or parade, organizers declare

Twin Cites Pride officials have reacted to Target’s recent curtailing of its diversity programs, announcing that the Minneapolis-based retailer would be allowed no role in the organization’s festival or parade. “We are deeply disappointed in their announcement,” Andi Otto, executive director of Twin Cities Pride, said on social media on Friday. We are committed to continuing conversations with them about the impact it has on our community and th…

28 days ago·Saint Paul, United States

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MPR News

Target gets booted from Twin Cities Pride festival after rolling back DEI efforts

Twin Cities Pride executive director Andi Otto says the nonprofit made the decision because Target is not standing up “against those who are fighting against us.”

28 days ago·Saint Paul, United States

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