https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/national-target-boycott-leaders-demand-answers-over-racist-halloween-costume-fox-9-minneapolis-st-paulContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/national-target-boycott-leaders-demand-answers-over-racist-halloween-costume-fox-9-minneapolis-st-paulhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/national-target-boycott-leaders-demand-answers-over-racist-halloween-costume-fox-9-minneapolis-st-paul#u52616Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:47:37 +0000Target has apologized and stopped selling a children's Halloween clown costume that sparked backlash for its resemblance to blackface and minstrel show features. The costume was criticized for being 'offensive' and 'hurtful'. National Target Boycott leaders are demanding answers over the company's handling of the situation. The apology comes after several media outlets reported on the controversy.Why it mattersThe controversy surrounding the costume has sparked a wider conversation about racism and insensitivity in retail marketing. Target's decision to pull