The twin city pride, the second largest festival in Minnesota, has deleted the target from the LGBTQ+celebration in June.
ANDI OTTO, an executive director of Twin Cities Pride, has announced on Friday that it has deleted its diversity, fairness, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives on Friday. I say.
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“The community is very disappointed that a person like a target has not decided to decide to play against us who are fighting us for many years. I am, “said Otto.
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The target DEI’s announcement came shortly after President Donald Trump declared that it would end the DEI’s initiative. TARGET operates about 2,000 stores nationwide and employs more than 400,000 people.
Otto said that he wanted to continue to be a sponsor for non -profit organizations, in contact with executives about the involvement of the twin city pride in June.
“But unfortunately, in the current climate that we must live as a community, I am not the biggest profit for the community this year to have a target for pride and parade. I made a decision, “he said. 。
Andi OTTO, twin city pride.
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The target was a twin city pride partner for about 18 years. Last year, Otto said that the company donated about $ 50,000 to the festival and performed the biggest exhibition.
“Do you notice that they are gone?” Otto said. “Yes, the target is always a classic twin city pride, and I think they have shown their support. Will it affect us financially? (We will hit it).” I said.
Nevertheless, Otto said that it was more important to send a message “I have to stand up for the right thing”. Otto says that he will look for contributions from other companies and the Foundation and replace the contribution target.
On Sunday evening, the target did not respond to the comment request.
