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Target Boycott Intensifies as Organizers Expand Protest to Other Retailers

Dr. Jamal Bryant extends faith-led boycott indefinitely, citing unresolved demands and escalating economic impact on the retail giant.

Customers can be seen entering a Target store on February 28, 2025, in San Rafael, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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FILE - A Target store in Emeryville, Calif., Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
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Overview

  • The boycott, initiated on Ash Wednesday, has now been extended indefinitely, with plans to target additional corporations in the coming days.
  • Target's foot traffic has declined for ten consecutive weeks, with February and March showing year-over-year drops of 9% and 6.5%, respectively.
  • Target's stock price has plummeted to $88.73, its lowest in four years, reflecting the growing financial impact of the protest.
  • Organizers demand a $2 billion investment in Black-owned businesses, restoration of DEI initiatives, $250 million in Black bank deposits, and partnerships with HBCUs; only the first demand has been partially met.
  • Nearly 200,000 participants have registered for the boycott, which promotes over 300,000 Black-owned shopping alternatives and emphasizes the economic power of Black consumers.