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Inside Target's boycott: CEO Brian Cornell met with Black community leaders as the company tries to navigate a backlash over its DEI rollback

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"It did not come up to all that we're expecting or needing."
Target's CEO, Brian Cornell, met with prominent Black leaders, including Rev. Jamal Bryant and Rev. Al Sharpton, to address the backlash and boycott threats following the company's decision to remove some Pride Month merchandise due to customer confrontations. The meeting, which took place in Atlanta, was described as productive, with discussions focusing on Target's commitment to diversity and inclusion. Cornell emphasized that the company would continue to support the LGBTQ+ community and other marginalized groups, despite the recent controversy. The leaders expressed appreciation for Target's efforts but urged the company to remain steadfast in its support for diversity initiatives.

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