Target CEO Collaborates with Rev. Sharpton While Pastor Jamal Bryant Strategizes Next Steps for Boycott

BY ANNE D’INNOCENZIO | Associated Press NEW YORK — Target's CEO Brian Cornell engaged in a meaningful dialogue with Rev. Al Sharpton last week. Sharpton deemed the encounter “very constructive,” accompanied by other NAN members. The pastor, leading a boycott movement since Lent’s onset, plans to unveil new strategies this Sunday. With nearly 200,000 supporters, the protest aims to address Target's retreat from diversity initiatives. Concurrently, Sharpton is consulting on strategies with other companies, like PepsiCo, facing scrutiny over DEI program reductions amid increasing pressure from various groups.