Target gets booted from Twin Cities Pride festival

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 bans DEI, Twin Cities Pride bans Target
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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.
Target will have no presence at Twin Cities Pride festival or parade, organizers declare
We are deeply disappointed in their announcement,” Andi Otto, executive director of Twin Cities Pride, said on social media on Friday. We are committed to continuing conversations with them about the impact it has on our community and those in our community who are their employees.
‘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,
TC Pride responds to Target ending DEI efforts
Twin Cities Pride released a statement in response to Target announcing it will end its three-year diversity, equity and inclusion goals.
‘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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