LGBTQ+ Organizations Give Target a List of Demands Amid Boycott
Target to respond to 2023 Pride Month boycotts and criticism from conservatives and have given the retail chain a list of demands."Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), GLAAD, GLSEN, Family Equality, National LGBTQ Task Force, National Center for Lesbian Rights and National Black Justice Coalition, in partnership with more than 200 organizations, renewed their call for Target and the business community to reject and speak out against anti-LGBTQ+ extremism going into Pride Month," the organizations said in a statement, which was obtained by Newsweek."Businesses must continue to lead and respond with unwavering support for LGBTQ+ employees, shareholders, customers, allies – and the broader community," the statement added.The statement came as Target and other companies, such as Bud Light and Kohl's, have faced a wave of backlash and calls to boycott for LGBTQ+ items being sold for 2023 Pride Month.The statement issued by the Human Rights Campaign and other LGBTQ+ organizations included a list of demands for Target.
The list urged the company to issue a statement in the next 24 hours "reaffirming their commitment to the LGBTQ+ community," as well as replacing all the LGBTQ+ merchandise that was removed from stores and ensuring the safety of team members who are considered to be on the front lines of the ongoing boycott."Target, and all businesses, can leverage the support of LGBTQ+ organizations to navigate this hate, so that together, we can let extremists know unequivocally that, just as with every other failed anti- LGBTQ+ campaign of the past, fear will not win," the statement said.The statement also said that "70% of non-LGBTQ+ people believe companies should publicly support and include the LGBTQ+ community through.
