"We rarely engage in this type of action, but we're doing so here because Target betrayed promises to communities of color throughout the United States,"
""Target rolled back promises to help the people who have been loyal customers, because of a president who is trying to roll back history and ignore the struggle for freedom and justice," Weingarten said. "Those customers, who have helped Target's bottom line, now feel set aside, ignored, and dismissed.""
"stands in solidarity with the boycott of Target, recognizing the rollback of its DEI initiatives as part of a broader ideological attack on equity."
Target's foot traffic declined 3.3% year over year in August, marking the seventh straight monthly drop, with the week beginning August 25 falling 4.6%. Rival Costco saw foot traffic rise 5.2% year over year in August, while Walmart was down 0.6%. The boycott of Target, led by black clergy since March, gained new support when the American Federation of Teachers and the Chicago Teachers Union joined on Labor Day. The unions cited Target's rollback of some diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives after a January political pledge. The AFT represents about 1.8 million teachers and other workers.
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