Minnesota Activists Say Target Boycott Is Not Over

Far From Finished: Pastor Jamal Bryant’s Call To End Target Boycott Blasted By Activists: ‘We Will Never Sell Out Our Community’

Source: Paras Griffin / Getty After months of economic pressure and a nationwide boycott campaign, Pastor Jamal Bryant has announced that the “Target Fast” has officially ended, but the organizers of the boycott aimed at Target Corporation before Bryant’s fast say the movement itself is far from over and are pushing back against the declaration. “We speak for us, and we will never sell out our community for crumbs or a seat at Target’s corrupt …

For many Black women, the Target boycott is not over. It may never be.

Whatever you may have heard about the Target boycott ending, here’s the truth: The boycott is not over for many Black women. It probably never will be.  A year ago, Black women started the movement to boycott the retail giant after it made a U-turn on its numerous commitments to racial equity — and particularly the Black community. That movement took two forms: A national boycott led by grassroots activists in Minneapolis, where Target is based,…

Jamal Bryant ends Target fast: ‘We got 3 of 4’

Black faith leaders have ended a yearlong boycott and “Target fast” after saying the retailer met three of four demands related to investment in Black businesses and diversity commitments. Led by Rev. Jamal Bryant, organizers said the campaign sparked a national conversation about corporate accountability while pledging to continue monitoring the company’s actions.

Black Folks Aren’t Happy With Pastor Jamal Bryant Claiming Target Boycott Is Over

Source: Scott Olson / Getty After months of economic pressure and a nationwide boycott campaign, Pastor Jamal Bryant has announced that the “Target Fast” has officially ended. The effort sought to hold the retail giant accountable after backlash erupted over its retreat from diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) commitments in January 2025. “We are effectively, today, closing this chapter because we have other fights that we’ve got to see,” Brya…

Target Boycott Confusion Ensues As Leaders Publicly Disagree Over Whether Or Not Boycott Is Over

Competing comments and statements this week have sown confusion over whether or not the year-long Black boycott against Target is ending or continuing. Amid disputes over who started the boycott, a leading pastor in the movement has declared victory and the end of the campaign, while other activists are seeking an apology from the megastore chain or simply demanding that the boycott continue. Rev. Jamal Bryant declares ‘Target Fast’ over; Nina T…

Target Boycott Minnesota Organizers Say Movement Continues

Target boycott Minnesota organizers say the boycott is still active despite reports that the national movement ended. The post No, the Target boycott is not over, activists say after claiming attempts at co-opting appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.