Two separate leaders of boycotts against Target and its rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, want the donation returned.

Target is once again under fire — this time not just from consumers but from activists within the Black community. The backlash follows a $300,000 donation Target made to the National Baptist ...

Many community leaders and online critics say the $300K donation undercuts the entire purpose of the boycott. They argue the amount is small for a company that made over $4 billion in 2024.

Some national leaders in the Black community have denounced the National Baptist Convention USA's decision to accept a $300,000 donation from Target Corporation.

The controversy erupted as the donation came during an ongoing national boycott of Target over DEI cutbacks. The NBCUSA, the largest Black denomination in the U.S. with over 31,000 churches […] ...

Target’s generous donation will help us provide scholarships, support senior citizens, and invest in entrepreneurship programs that uplift our people and the future.” ...

On Memorial Day, Target shoppers in Iowa supported the veteran community through the company's "Circle" program, which allows them to choose organizations that receive charitable donations. More ...