A Target Multicultural Training Document Tells Managers That Not All Hispanics Eat Burritos Or Salsa Dance

Target is getting sued for discrimination. An offensive document bolsters the case.

A lawsuit against Target has brought to light an employee training document –“Organization Effectiveness, Employee and Labor Relations Multi-Cultural Tips” — that offers advice to managers who work with Hispanics. According to court documents, Target was thoughtful enough to remind those in charge that:

a. Food: not everyone eats tacos and burritos;

b. Music: not everyone dances to salsa;

c. Dress: not everyone wears a sombrero;

d. Mexicans (lower education level, some may be undocumented);

e. Cubans (Political refugees, legal status, higher education level); and

f.

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