2+ week, 4+ day ago   (792+ words) Retailer Target pulled a children’s Halloween costume from its shelves Monday after widespread social media backlash, apologizing for selling a garment critics said evoked racist minstrel caricatures. Critics say the costume, along with its promotional image of a Black child…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (206+ words) Target responded by removing the costume and admitting fault. “As a company, we know we got this wrong, and we are deeply sorry,” the retailer said. “The costume is offensive and should never have been part of our assortment. It…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (684+ words) Retailer Target pulled a children’s Halloween costume from its shelves Monday after widespread social media backlash, apologizing for selling a garment critics said evoked racist minstrel caricatures. Critics say the costume, along with its promotional image of a Black child…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (422+ words) Target has apologised and withdrawn a $25 (£18) children's Halloween costume after critics said its design resembled racist imagery associated with blackface and minstrel performances. The 'Kids' Glows Under Blacklight Circus Clown Halloween Costume' showed a Black child wearing an orange-and-black outfit,…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (400+ words) Target apologized for a Halloween circus clown costume that critics said appeared to conjure Blackface and 19th-century minstrel shows. The costume, sold as the "Kids' Glows Under ‌Blacklight Circus Clown Halloween Costume," prompted a social media backlash. "As a company,…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (155+ words) Dispatch Argus Javascript is required to use this website. Retail stores are stocking Halloween merchandise early, featuring seasonal home decor, apparel, pet toys and festive accessories. Target apologized for a Halloween circus clown costume that critics said appeared to conjure…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (194+ words) (WJW) – Target has removed a Halloween costume from sale after customers and social media users pointed out that it appeared to evoke racist stereotypes. The retail giant also issued a statement apologizing for the incident. “As a company, we know…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (987+ words) Retailer Target pulled a children’s Halloween costume from its shelves Monday after widespread social media backlash, apologizing for selling a garment critics said evoked racist minstrel caricatures. Critics say the costume, along with its promotional image of a Black child…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (515+ words) Tuesday, 25 August 2026 12:02 US retail giant Target has been forced to apologise and pull a Halloween costume from sale after the outfit drew criticism for evoking blackface and minstrel shows. The costume, described as a "Kids' Glows Under ‌Blacklight Circus Clown…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (766+ words) Retailer Target pulled a children’s Halloween costume from its shelves Monday after widespread social media backlash, apologizing for selling a garment critics said evoked racist minstrel caricatures. Critics say the costume, along with its promotional image of a Black child…...