Target was one of the most outspoken supporters of DEI. It’s changed its tune
Target was one of corporate America’s most forceful supporters of diversity and inclusion initiatives and vowed to support Black Americans in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder by police in Target’s home city of Minneapolis in 2020.
Target sued for defrauding shareholders about DEI
Target has been sued for allegedly concealing the risks of its diversity initiatives, leading to a backlash that caused the stock price to plummet.
Target’s DEI drama just got messier — and now investors want their money back
A new lawsuit claims Target misled shareholders about the risks of its diversity and inclusion initiatives, and now billions are on the line.
Target Sued Over DEI
On January 24, Target ended its DEI program, as well as a separate initiative to support Black-owned businesses that it had launched in 2020. It is one of many corporations abandoning DEI policies amid a conservative backlash.
Target Is Sued for Defrauding Shareholders About DEI
The lawsuit in the Fort Myers, Florida federal court seeks damages for Target shareholders from Aug. 26, 2022 to Nov. 19, 2024.
War On DEI: Target Sued Over ‘Ill-Advised DEI Campaigns’
Following Trump's lead, organizations including Walmart, Lowe’s and Meta, have announced they would scale back their commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Target sued over failure to predict backlash from DEI initiatives
Target is being sued by shareholders over its alleged failure to predict backlash linked to its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives.
Pastor Jamal Bryant Wants 100,000 Black People To Join 40-Day Fast Against Target
New Birth Pastor, Jamal Bryant, has called for a 40-day fast from Target over its DEI cutbacks, encouraging 100k Black people ...
‘Am I now a walking target?’: The Canadians boycotting travel to the United States because of Trump
Anger prompted by President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs and recent remarks about annexing Canada has led some ...
Trump Administration to Target Transgender Women in Sports, White House Says
The White House will review visa applications of transgender applicants for "fraud," the official said, and call for a ...
Target Ditches DEI Amid Ongoing U.S. Cultural Shifts
Target (TGT) has gone from one of the most outspoken supporters of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to borderline radio ...
Motives of arsonists, Target’s DEI reversal, Super Bowl ads: Catch up on the day’s stories
2️⃣ Target’s reversal: The company was one of the most outspoken supporters of diversity and inclusion initiatives. Less than ...
Explainer: What is USAID and why has it become a target for Trump and Musk?
U.S. President Donald Trump'sadministration is considering merging the U.S. international aid agency (USAID) into the State ...
‘Sorry Tarjay’: Target shopper shows what her store looks like amid backlash over recent policy change
A Target shopper notices carts full of returns lined up in the store's aisles, which may be a response to recent DEI policy ...
Target Post Flooded With Negative Comments After DEI Move
Target's recent posts on Facebook have been flooded with negative comments after the company ended its diversity, equity and inclusion program. Newsweek has contacted Target for comment via email.