Target removes clown costume after backlash over racist imagery
Target pulled a kids' clown costume from sale. Social media users said it resembled racist imagery from minstrel shows.
Why it mattersCompanies must check products for racist imagery. Mistakes damage trust and hurt Black customers and staff.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet; Target Australia operates as a separate entity with its own store assortment, though parent company reputation affects all operations globally.
Corroborated bycnn.com
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