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Target faces renewed backlash after selling a Halloween costume with 'minstrel show features'

This incident comes as Target's sales are rebounding after previous controversies and a rollback of diversity efforts.

Target faces renewed backlash after selling a Halloween costume with 'minstrel show features'

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This incident comes as Target's sales are rebounding after previous controversies and a rollback of diversity efforts.

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