Target pulls costume critics say evoked Blackface, minstrel shows

The Hill•Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 03:38 PM•2 min read

Target pulled a Halloween costume from its online marketplace Monday after critics said it looked like a minstrel show character.

Source: [The Hill](https://thehill.com/business/6048877-target-removes-halloween-costume-blackface/)

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