Target apologizes for children's clown Halloween costume after backlash
World2 sources2 countries🔦 Under-reported32m ago
Target has issued an apology and removed a children's circus clown Halloween costume from its inventory following public outcry. The retailer took action on Monday after social media users raised concerns that the costume's design resembled racist caricatures associated with historical minstrel shows and blackface imagery.
The decision to pull the product follows widespread criticism regarding the costume's aesthetic. Target confirmed the removal of the item from its shelves in response to the backlash, acknowledging the concerns raised by the public regarding the offensive nature of the depiction.
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The Guardian World (GB)Highlights the global context of offensive racial caricatures
KSL (Salt Lake City, US)Focuses on the specific timeline and the costume's circus theme
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