Target apologises for 'offensive' children Halloween costume after backlash
Summary
Target removed a children's Halloween costume from sale after people said it looked like a racist image. The company apologized, saying the costume was offensive and hurtful to Black customers and workers.Key Facts
- Target sold a "Kids' Glows Under Blacklight Circus Clown Halloween Costume" that some people said resembled blackface and minstrel shows.
- The company called the costume offensive and said it should never have been sold.
- Target apologized publicly and said it is reviewing how this mistake happened to prevent it from happening again.
- Target declined to give more details when asked by the BBC.
- The store has recently faced supply shortages and criticism for ending diversity and inclusion goals.
- Target was also criticized last year for how it handled its Pride Collection products.
- Target is a large retail company known for selling affordable clothing, groceries, electronics, and toys.
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