Target faces renewed backlash for Halloween costume with 'minstrel show features'

Retailer Target pulled a children's Halloween costume from its shelves after widespread social media backlash, apologizing for selling a garment critics said evoked racist minstrel caricatures.(Image credit: Charles Krupa)

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August 26, 2026
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Retailer Target pulled a children’s Halloween costume from its shelves after widespread social media backlash, apologizing for selling a garment critics said evoked racist minstrel caricatures.

(Image credit: Charles Krupa)

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