In the US, DEI is under attack. But under a different name, it might live on
Union is also what is termed a "food desert", where many residents live far from the nearest supermarket. So in 2016, local non-profit director Elise Ashby began working with farmers to deliver ...
What happened in Charlotte during the 24-hour ‘economic blackout’ on Target, retailers?
Sometimes they have to feel the sting to know that there’s something out there that’s impacting us all,” said Dawkins, who ...
From boycotts to ‘good-buys,’ consumers are showing support for DEI
As some companies roll back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, many consumers are rallying behind small businesses ...
Today’s ‘economic blackout’ began from an unlikely source. But it’s tapped into Americans’ anger
John Schwarz, a self-described “mindfulness and meditation facilitator,” proposed a 24-hour nationwide “economic blackout” of ...
Small Businesses Aren’t the Target of This Week’s Consumer Boycott, but They’re Not Off the Hook
The Friday boycott—launched by John Schwarz, whose online bio alludes to him having run multiple companies in the past—is framed as a show of power in response to “corporations and banks [that] only ...
National economic blackout: What you need to know about the 'no-spend' day
Activists have planned a boycott of major retailers, credit card companies, and other businesses in protest of corporate ...
Long champions of social justice, Black athletes say their voices are needed now more than ever
For WNBA veteran Natasha Cloud, speaking up about social justice is just as important as winning basketball games.
Mpls. City Council advances plan for pedestrian plaza at George Floyd Square with override of mayor's veto
Minneapolis will continue exploring a plan to turn the intersection where a police officer murdered George Floyd into a pedestrian plaza after the City Council on Thursday overrode the mayor's veto of ...
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‘A spiritual act of resistance’: Black consumers are boycotting corporations retreating from DEI
Treece Jones used to shop at Target at least once every other week, spending between $75 and $200 on each trip. Jones, a 32-year-old Black woman from Dallas, said she enjoyed browsing the store aisles ...
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What Target DEI rollbacks mean for Mass. Black-owned businesses
The program changed the trajectory of the company. The surge of DEI initiatives at giant retailers such as Amazon, Target, ...
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Target sued for defrauding shareholders about DEI
including a program to support Black-owned businesses that it adopted following the 2020 murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. Target joined Walmart, Amazon.com AMZN.O and some ...
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Walmart's Presidents' Day deals are here — recliners under $300, 50% off Dyson, mattresses under $160
This most definitely is one of the best deals we've seen at Walmart. Though they're only available in white, at this price it pays to have a few spare white towels on hand for when you need them.