Target Faces Backlash Over Controversial Halloween Costume
By Editor • August 25, 2026 • 1 min read
Retail giant Target has made the decision to pull a children's Halloween costume from its shelves following public outcry. The costume, dubbed the "Circus Clown," featured a small bowler hat and an exaggerated red-lipped smile.
Critics quickly pointed out that the outfit bore a striking resemblance to outdated Jim Crow-era caricatures and blackface portrayals. The costume's marketing on Target's app and website further fueled the controversy, prompting swift action from the retailer.
Source: boingboing.net
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