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Target apologized Monday and removed a Halloween costume from sale after critics said it evoked Blackface imagery, sending Target stock down as much as 5% on Tuesday.
The product, sold under Target's Hyde and EEK Boutique brand as the "Kids' Glows Under Blacklight Circus Clown Halloween Costume," ignited social media criticism from shoppers who said its imagery recalled racist caricatures tied to the minstrel show tradition. "As a company, we know we got this wrong, and we are deeply sorry," Target said in a statement. "The costume is offensive and should never have been part of our ******* ortment."
Target declined to comment on who designed the costume or to provide details about the product approval process, according to Reuters. In an internal email viewed by Reuters, Chief Merchandising Officer Cara Sylvester told employees the item "never should have been in our ******* ortment."
The apology did not satisfy some stakeholders. Sheletta Brundidge, a Minneapolis entrepreneur who protested Target's DEI rollbacks last year, said Target "keeps showing us who they are." Brundidge, speaking to CNN, framed the costume as a consequence of those rollbacks: "You rolled back diversity," she said, "so who's in the room, now, to say 'hey, this is wrong?'" A post in the BlackPeopleofReddit community, which has 1.6 million members, urged a boycott of the retailer.
Tejal Patel, executive director of Target shareholder SOC Investment Group, called the costume "another example ... where Target has lost trust with its consumer base." Morningstar ******* yst Brett Husslein said the selloff exposed how precarious Target's market standing has become, pointing out that the chain must win customers through experience and goodwill rather than the low prices that drive shoppers to Walmart and Costco.
#target #brundidge #imagery #shoppers
The product, sold under Target's Hyde and EEK Boutique brand as the "Kids' Glows Under Blacklight Circus Clown Halloween Costume," ignited social media criticism from shoppers who said its imagery recalled racist caricatures tied to the minstrel show tradition. "As a company, we know we got this wrong, and we are deeply sorry," Target said in a statement. "The costume is offensive and should never have been part of our ******* ortment."
Target declined to comment on who designed the costume or to provide details about the product approval process, according to Reuters. In an internal email viewed by Reuters, Chief Merchandising Officer Cara Sylvester told employees the item "never should have been in our ******* ortment."
The apology did not satisfy some stakeholders. Sheletta Brundidge, a Minneapolis entrepreneur who protested Target's DEI rollbacks last year, said Target "keeps showing us who they are." Brundidge, speaking to CNN, framed the costume as a consequence of those rollbacks: "You rolled back diversity," she said, "so who's in the room, now, to say 'hey, this is wrong?'" A post in the BlackPeopleofReddit community, which has 1.6 million members, urged a boycott of the retailer.
Tejal Patel, executive director of Target shareholder SOC Investment Group, called the costume "another example ... where Target has lost trust with its consumer base." Morningstar ******* yst Brett Husslein said the selloff exposed how precarious Target's market standing has become, pointing out that the chain must win customers through experience and goodwill rather than the low prices that drive shoppers to Walmart and Costco.
#target #brundidge #imagery #shoppers
15 days ago
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)—The Houston Academy Raiders finished off their 2025 season with an overall record of 6-5 and yet another appearance in the postseason.
Naturally, after experiencing so much success over the past few years, the team and its fans would expect nothing less as they enter the new year.
But instead, the Raiders will be enduring one of their most challenging seasons to date.
"We're up against the toughest thing H.A.'s seen probably in the history of football," head coach Eddie Brundidge said.
For years, Houston Academy has competed in the AHSAA's 3A Region 2 classification, facing pretty evenly matched opponents week in and week out.
#academy #week
Naturally, after experiencing so much success over the past few years, the team and its fans would expect nothing less as they enter the new year.
But instead, the Raiders will be enduring one of their most challenging seasons to date.
"We're up against the toughest thing H.A.'s seen probably in the history of football," head coach Eddie Brundidge said.
For years, Houston Academy has competed in the AHSAA's 3A Region 2 classification, facing pretty evenly matched opponents week in and week out.
#academy #week
1 month ago
Prior to the Class 7A state championship football game last December, Lake Mary athlete Tavarius 'TJ' Brundidge Jr., was a little-known college prospect with plenty of upside, but little exposure.
After taking a handoff from teammate Barrett Schulz and scoring the game-winning touchdown during a Hail Mary-pass play from quarterback Noah Grubbs, Brundidge became an overnight star.
"I've been having to hold myself to a higher standard, really keep my head high and be humble. I don't want that one play to dictate my whole future," Brudidge said. "I want to show people what I can really do."
He can play receiver or running back and he showed some glimpses of what he can do in the Rams' 24-24 spring-game tie against Jones, scoring on a 60-yard, catch-and-run pass play from quarterback Remy Jarman. Brundidge scored two touchdowns in the game.
Pictures: Varsity football media day
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After taking a handoff from teammate Barrett Schulz and scoring the game-winning touchdown during a Hail Mary-pass play from quarterback Noah Grubbs, Brundidge became an overnight star.
"I've been having to hold myself to a higher standard, really keep my head high and be humble. I don't want that one play to dictate my whole future," Brudidge said. "I want to show people what I can really do."
He can play receiver or running back and he showed some glimpses of what he can do in the Rams' 24-24 spring-game tie against Jones, scoring on a 60-yard, catch-and-run pass play from quarterback Remy Jarman. Brundidge scored two touchdowns in the game.
Pictures: Varsity football media day
#little
