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Five years later: How the murder of George Floyd changed America
Five years after the murder of George Floyd, the ripple effects of that summer are still being felt to this day. His death ...
The Black Dollar Speaks: Target Admits DEI Rollback Resulted In ‘Challenging’ Q1 Sales
Rev. Jamal Bryant said Black customers saw Target as “a friend” and were shocked by the DEI pushback announcement.
Another Target Boycott Called This Sunday To Honor George Floyd In Prayerful Protests
Rev. Jamal Bryant has called for a National Target Boycott this Sunday to honor the 5th anniversary of George Floyd’s murder ...
The People’s Union Organizes Boycott Against Walmart’s ‘Corporate Greed’
The People’s Union is launching a second nationwide boycott against Walmart to combat the retailer’s “corporate greed.” ...
Why Black church leaders are boycotting Target on anniversary of George Floyd's murder
Black church leaders plan to boycott Target on the anniversary of George Floyd's death. Here's why and whether boycotts have worked.
After George Floyd’s murder, Boston groups pledged $1 billion toward equity causes. Where did it go?
Five years ago, the 8-minute, 46-second smartphone video of George Floyd ‘s murder upended the long frustrating campaign for ...
The media treads lightly in marking the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s murder
The noteworthy anniversary comes as newsrooms face a radically different political landscape as the Trump administration ...
Target Lets Go Pair of Executives Who Had Supported DEI Programs
Target Corp., facing financial headwinds and pushback over its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, has dismissed ...
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Despite Promises to Promote Racial Equity After George Floyd Murder, Many Companies Now Dropping DEI Initiatives
Dozens and dozens of companies are dropping diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives they loudly launched five years ago.