ATLANTA (AP) – The pastor of a Mega -Church of Georgia which led a “rapid” national boycott of target stores on the commitment of the retail chain of diversity now requires this effort to continue as “complete target boycott”.
Reverend Jamal Bryant said this week that the minneapolis -based retailer had not responded to the requests for the boycott effort. Among them: restore his commitment to diversity, equity and the principles of inclusion and the establishment of money to banks and companies belonging to blacks.
Target announced in January that it would eliminate a handful of DEI initiatives, including a program designed to help black employees build significant careers and promote companies belonging to blacks. Conservative activists and President Donald Trump sought to dismantle Dei policies in the federal government and schools.
Bryant is the pastor of one of the largest southern churches, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Georgia, just outside Atlanta. The 40 -day “fast” of Target stores coincided with the start of Lent on March 5, and other religious leaders approved the demonstration.
“Until Target arrives at the table with serious and concrete proposals to respond to our four requests, we will stay in this posture,” said Bryant on a website dedicated to boycott effort.
“Silence and delay are no longer acceptable,” he added. “Our communities deserve an action, not platitudes. Our requests are not radical – they are fair, reasonable and expected for a long time. ”
In a statement on Wednesday, Target said: “We have a continuous commitment to create a welcoming environment for all team members, guests and suppliers.”
“It is the heart of the way we support and the growth of our business,” said society. “We remain focused on supporting organizations and creating opportunities for the 2,000 communities where we live and operate.”
Target operates nearly 2,000 stores nationwide and employs more than 400,000 people.
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