Activists protest Target in Minneapolis over racist Halloween costume

Target boycott: Activists demand answers over offensive Halloween costume imagery

FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul • 28 août 16h56

Activists gathered outside Target's Minneapolis headquarters demanding an explanation for a racially offensive children's costume that was briefly sold, after the retailer removed the item and apologized.

Target faces renewed backlash after selling a Halloween costume with 'minstrel show features'

PBS • 26 août 22h26

Target removed a children’s Halloween costume that critics said resembled racist minstrel imagery and issued an apology, while the retailer continues to recover from earlier controversies and a rollback of diversity initiatives.

Target faces renewed backlash for Halloween costume with 'minstrel show features'

NPR • 26 août 05h45

Target removed a children’s Halloween costume that critics said resembled minstrel-era racist imagery and issued an apology, while boycott activists continue to press the retailer on its diversity policies.

Target shares drop 5% after Halloween costume backlash

KSL News • 25 août 16h16

Target's stock slipped about 5% in early trading following an apology and removal of a clown costume criticized for resembling blackface, amid ongoing criticism from activists and investors.

Target Pulls Clown Halloween Costume After Backlash, Says ‘We Got This Wrong’ in Apology Note

Yahoo • 25 août 02h14

Target removed a children’s clown costume criticized for resembling blackface and issued an apology, saying the item should never have been sold.

Target apologizes for children’s clown Halloween costume after backlash

CNN • 25 août 02h06

Target removed a Halloween clown costume that critics said resembled blackface, apologized for the product and said it would review its approval process.

Target's latest backlash is an 'offensive' Halloween costume

USA Today • 25 août 00h20

Target has removed a Halloween clown outfit that drew criticism for resembling blackface, apologizing and saying it will review its product approval process.

Target apologizes for children's clown Halloween costume after backlash

KSL.com • 24 août 19h56

Target said it has removed a kids' clown Halloween costume from its stores after backlash that the outfit evoked blackface and minstrel show stereotypes, apologizing for the product.

Target Apologizes for ‘Offensive’ Kids Halloween Costume After Backlash

Newsweek • 24 août 16h31

Target removed a clown costume from its online catalog and issued an apology after social-media users said the outfit resembled black-face caricatures, prompting calls for a boycott.