Target has removed a children's circus clown costume from its stores following accusations from social media users that the costume is racist. The decision comes after public backlash regarding the costume's design.
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Target removes children's circus clown costume from stores
Target has withdrawn a children's circus clown costume from its stores after social media users labeled it as racist. The move follows public criticism of the costume's design.
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Target pulls ‘offensive’ Halloween costume from stores
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Target removes children's circus clown costume from stores