“Recent pushback against businesses such as Anheuser-Busch and Target, blatantly organized by extremist groups, serves as a wake up call for all businesses that support the LGBTQ+ community,” the statement read. “Businesses must continue to lead and respond with unwavering support for LGBTQ+ employees, shareholders, customers, allies — and the broader community. When values of diversity, equity and inclusion are tested, businesses must defend them unequivocally.”The statement was signed by more than 200 other progressive and LGBTQ organizations.
Stating a three-fold demand, the organizations call on Target to
- release a public statement in the next 24 hours “reaffirming their commitment to the LGBTQ+ community,”
- restock all the Pride merchandise both in stores and online, and
- ensure the safety of Target employees...
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