Twin Cities Pride to exclude Target from its parade

Target will have no presence at Twin Cities Pride festival or parade, organizers declare
Twin Cities Pride officials have reacted to Target’s recent pull-back on its diversity programs, announcing that the Minneapolis-based retailer would be allowed no role in the organization’s festival or parade.
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Twin Cities Pride asked Target not to participate this year, while some Black business owners are asking people not to shop at the retailer.
‘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,
Twin Cities Pride ousts Target from annual parade, festival
Executive Director Andi Otto called the company’s decision to curtail diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programming “the breaking point.”
Twin Cities Pride organizers say they've already replaced Target's sponsorship dollars
Twin Cities Pride won’t be hurting for funds this year, despite telling corporate partner Target they were not welcome in any festival activities this year.
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Twin Cities Pride raised more than $50,000 to fill a gap in fundraising after booting Target from the list of festival sponsors. The Minneapolis retailer sparked public outcry with an announcement that it would retreat from its diversity goals amid pressure from conservative activists.
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