Target Corporation Did Not Make DEI a Performative Enemy
When “...being judged by the content of character” (Dr. King’s Dream) manifests itself in real-time due to the elimination of policy-forced culture in human capital workgroups, some seek to protest self-actualization, a trained response from the manifestation and evolution from the residual leftovers of the Jim Crow Era. By Don Allen, Journal of A Black Teacher (2025) In an era where diversity, equity, and inclusion are frequently challenged, the backlash against Target Corporation's recent retreat from its DEI initiatives reveals a deeper issue: the superficiality of corporate diversity efforts and how Black America continues to be misled by the optics of DEI instead of genuine equity. In 2025, Martin Luther King, Jr., and his dream were fulfilled. As social media sparks a boycott against Target for scaling back these initiatives, it's crucial to pause and confront a more significant question: what does authentic DEI look like, and who bears the responsibility for i...