Retailer Target has removed a children's Halloween costume from its shelves after receiving significant backlash on social media. The company issued an apology for selling a costume that critics claimed resembled racist minstrel caricatures.
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Target removes children's Halloween costume following social media criticism
Target has withdrawn a children's Halloween costume from sale after facing criticism on social media. The retailer apologized for the costume, which was said to evoke racist minstrel imagery.
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Target faces renewed backlash for Halloween costume with 'minstrel show features'
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Target removes children's Halloween costume following social media criticism