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Target Apologizes for Racist Halloween Costume

Updated 2026-08-26 05:55 UTC 1 source Negative

Retail giant Target pulled a controversial Halloween costume from its shelves after widespread social media backlash. The company apologized for selling a garment critics said evoked racist minstrel caricatures.

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Retailer Target pulled a children's Halloween costume from its shelves after widespread social media backlash, apologizing for selling a garment critics said evoked racist minstrel caricatures.
2026-08-26 05:45 UTC
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