BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — we found that the explanations offered by the leadership of the Target Corporation fell woefully short of what our communities deserve and of...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — we found that the explanations offered by the leadership of the Target Corporation fell woefully short of what our communities deserve and of...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Pastor Jamal Bryant, who led the recent 40-day #TargetFast, said the partnership undermines the collective sacrifice made by churches and congregants who stood...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — “To see mega-companies now walk away from diversity, equity, and inclusion is a stark contrast from where we were five years ago.”
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The sentiments of this Target employee highlight a key issue: while boycotts send a clear message to corporations, they can also inadvertently harm...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The harvest might not come this season, it might not come for seven generations. But that’s still our work.”
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The misconception that Black communities are inactive fundamentally misunderstands our sophisticated resistance strategies. Protesting must be strategic. Timing, context, and preparation matter.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Surrounded by civil rights leaders, economists, educators, and activists, Bryant declared the Black community’s power to hold corporations accountable for broken promises.
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — According to Levy Armstrong, Target made a $2 billion pledge in 2021 to support Black-owned businesses, improve the Black shopper experience, and invest...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Bryant confirmed that the company agreed to just one of the boycott’s four major demands: fulfilling its $2 billion pledge to support Black...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The Target Fast also includes demands such as restoring DEI initiatives, honoring a $2 billion pledge to Black businesses, investing in HBCUs, and...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — According to Bryant, the boycott has mobilized over 150,000 participants and persuaded over 100 Black vendors to withdraw their products from Target.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Black entrepreneurs continue to build, innovate, and thrive. According to NBC Select, over three million Black-owned brands are in the U.S., spanning every...