Target apologizes for ‘offensive’ Halloween costume after backlash
Retailer removes kid’s clown costume after people said it resembled a racist caricature used in minstrel shows
TL;DR
- Target removed a "Kids' Glows Under Blacklight Circus Clown Halloween Costume" due to social media criticism.
- Critics likened the costume to racist caricatures used in minstrel shows.
- Target apologized, stating the costume was offensive and is no longer available.
- The company is reviewing how the offensive costume was approved for sale.
- This is the latest in a series of controversies for Target.
- Target's stock price saw a decrease after it walked back DEI initiatives last year.
- A teachers' union called on Target's CEO to advocate for an end to a National Guard push in Minneapolis.