Target is facing growing backlash and declining sales as a national boycott continues, intensified by a private meeting with the Congressional Black Caucus going public. The CBC and Black leaders condemned Target’s rollback of diversity efforts, while the company’s CEO downplayed the boycott’s impact amid sharp drops in revenue and market value.
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Trump’s return to Capitol Hill draws protests and Democratic criticism
Former President Donald Trump’s return to Capitol Hill sparked backlash from Democratic leaders, who criticized his appearance at the site of the January 6, 2021, insurrection, and emphasized the importance of the upcoming elections.
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AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: Peter Bug Shoe Academy, fixing souls and soles
By Mennatalla Ibrahim, Special to the AFRO As the sun sets in the nation’s capital, painting the sky vibrant shades of reds and purples, John “Peter Bug” Matthews stands proudly outside his historic shoe shop on Capitol Hill. Even on his day off, Matthews is at the shop on his own, tirelessly repairing shoes for […]