https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/target-apologizes-and-drops-halloween-costume-criticized-as-racistContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/target-apologizes-and-drops-halloween-costume-criticized-as-racisthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/target-apologizes-and-drops-halloween-costume-criticized-as-racist#u50595Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:36:18 +0000Target has stopped selling a children's clown Halloween costume and issued an apology after critics compared the design to blackface and Jim Crow-era minstrel shows. The retailer admitted the product was offensive and hurtful. The controversy coincided with public questions regarding Target's rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Financial markets reacted to the backlash, with company shares dropping more than 5% at their lowest point on Tuesday. While the company has attempted to resolve the matter, actress Viola Davis has publicly refused to accept the apology.W https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/target-apologizes-and-drops-halloween-costume-criticized-as-racisthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/target-apologizes-and-drops-halloween-costume-criticized-as-racist#u48595Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:10:38 +0000Target has stopped selling a children's clown Halloween costume and issued an apology after critics accused the outfit of evoking Blackface and racist stereotypes. The company described the product as offensive and hurtful, stating they got this wrong. The backlash led to a financial impact on the retailer, with company shares sliding more than 5% at their lowest point on Tuesday. The product was pulled following online reactions that compared the costume to Jim Crow-era minstrel shows.Why it mattersThe incident revives scrutiny of Target's corporate practices. The controversy center