Twin Cities Pride to cut ties with Target

Target will not have a presence at Minnesota Pride event after rolling back DEI efforts
Target is among other companies rolling back equality initiatives in response to criticism from conservatives and new pressure from the White House.
Target is the latest company to roll back some DEI programs
Target is joining a wave of US companies pulling back on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, as right-wing pressure leads companies to alter their commitment to hiring diverse candidates and expanding access.
Twin Cities Pride to cut ties with Target over DEI rollback
Target's announced rollback of some of its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives is drawing backlash locally. State of play: Target said in a fact sheet that it would conclude its "three-year diversity,
Target rolls back DEI initiatives, the latest big company to retreat
In addition to other efforts, the retailer will end a program focused on carrying more products from Black- or minority-owned businesses.
Twin Cities Pride says Target won't be present at this year's festival after company ends DEI efforts
Several Twin Cities leaders and organizations are reacting to Target's announcement to end its DEI efforts, with one group even parting ways with the retailer.
‘The breaking point’: Twin Cities Pride ousts Target from annual parade, festival
Twin Cities Pride has decided to exclude Target from its annual festival and parade after the retailer’s decision to scale back diversity initiatives. For years, Target has been a visible — and generous — supporter of Pride events in Minneapolis and around the country,
Target barred from Twin Cities Pride, Black Entrepreneurs Day after dropping DEI programs
Organizers of Twin Cities Pride and Black Entrepreneurs Day said they were canceling sponsorship deals with Target after the retailer said it would scale back diversity initiatives.
Target bans DEI, Twin Cities Pride bans Target
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‘Deeply disappointed’: Twin Cities Pride organizers end relationship with Target following DEI roll back
On Sunday, organizers with Twin Cities Pride called on the LGBTQ community to help raise funds for the event, adding that Target's absence will eliminate $50,000 in funding the event normally receives.
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