Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Why Demonstrators Protesting the Death of George Floyd in Minneapolis Keyed In on Target

Locals' issues with the retailer and the communities it serves go way back

Two Target locations in the Twin Cities became hot spots for protesters. Getty Images

By Mónica Marie Zorrilla

May 29, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.—The rallying cry of “no justice, no peace” continues to be heard across Minneapolis tonight, with buildings set ablaze, windows of business shattered and fireworks ignited in the street to denounce police brutality and demand accountability for the death of George Floyd.

Mónica Marie Zorrilla
@monicroqueta monica.zorrilla@adweek.com Mónica is a breaking news reporter at Adweek.
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