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Target's journey into the spotlight began with its bold commitment to DEI policies following the murder of George Floyd in 2020. The company aimed to champion the cause by supporting black-owned businesses and diversifying its employment practices. However, recent decisions to roll back these initiatives have ignited calls for boycotts from various activist groups, including Black Lives Matter Minnesota. They argue that Target’s retreat signals a capitulation to right-wing pressures, specifically blaming influences from the Trump administration for this shift.