American retail giant Target has withdrawn a Halloween costume from sale after critics on social media said it resembled a racist caricature. Describing the costume as “offensive”, the store said in a statement that it was “hurtful for our Black guests, team members and partners”, without providing further details. Images circulating online show a costume
Target is issuing an apology. The retailer spoke out to address backlash over a children’s Halloween costume that it was allegedly selling under the name “Kids’ Glows Under Blacklight Circus Clown.” “An apology from us: We pulled an offensive Halloween costume that should never have been part of our assortment,” Target wrote in a statement
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