Activists call for boycott of Target following rollback of DEI initiatives
Mingni Apolis- Auditers call for a national target store after the company Decide To overthrow its diversity, fair and inclusive plan.
The company announced on January 24 that it will terminate its previous plans to improve the representativeness and progress of black employees, improve the experience of black shoppers, and promote the DEI target of companies owned by blacks. They are still working hard Including recruitment and promotion women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+people and veteransEssence
Auditers held a press conference at the Target headquarters in the center of Minnespolis on Thursday morning.
Civil Rights Lawyer Nekima Levy Armstrong said: “For decades, Target has been beneficial to the residents of Minnesota, and consumers from all over the country are almost unconstrained.” Now, Target has decided to put profits and politics on people by decision. Focus on diversity, fairness and tolerance to show its true face. “
Armstrong encourages the Minnesota people to resist the target store unlimitedly on Saturday, February 1.
“We don’t think that the goal is to make this decision one week before the Black History Month began after the holiday shopping season. This is not a coincidence.”
The speaker of the event on Thursday made two requests: let the employees shout loudly and let the shoppers shop elsewhere.
“Many of us were stunned. After the Minnezolis policeman killed George Freud, Target was a company’s company after killing George Freud, and it helped make a decision. They will invest more in diversity, fairness and tolerance. “
Jaylani Hussein, Executive Director of the United States-Islamic Relations Commission of Minnesota, speculated that the goal will be reversed at the end of February (that is, the Black History Month).
Tagit said in the initial statement: “We still focus on promoting our business through the sense of belonging of our team, guests and communities, and to inclusive through commitment.” Component part can help consumers’ correlation and business results.
The decision raised the future questions about the promise of the goal of charity. A company spokesman told the Associated Press that “the recent update will not affect the giving of the target foundation”, but it is added: “As usual, the foundation will continue to evaluate how it can support the organization, alliance and network.”
Shortly after Tajit’s announcement Shuangcheng prideLong -term partners said that the company will not be welcomed at this year’s pride celebration and abandon $ 50,000 funds. Less than 24 hours later, Twin Cities Pride said that the community donation filled the gap.
