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Target Faces 40-Day Boycott Over Diversity Rollbacks As Retailer's Sales, Stock Slump Target Faces 40-Day Boycott Over Diversity Rollbacks As Retailer's Sales, Stock Slump
Target Faces 40-Day Boycott Over Diversity Rollbacks As Retailer's Sales, Stock Slump Some Christians in the US are giving up something different for Lent: shopping at Target. A faith-based boycott of Target began on Wednesday, Mar. 5, which is also the first day of Lent. The "Target Fast" opposes the retail giant's rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the wake of President Donald Trump's return to office. Atlanta pastor Dr. Jamal Bryant organized the boycott, calling for Black consumers especially to wield their economic power. "Black people spend on average $12 million a day in Target, so with that large of a consumption pie, we…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
COVID-19: These Are Top Five Foods For Panic Buyers COVID-19: These Are Top Five Foods For Panic Buyers
Covid-19: These Are Top Five Foods For Panic Buyers We all know panic buying has caused stores to sell out of certain staples, such as toilet paper, during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. But what food items are now most in demand? According to Nielsen, compared to a year ago, these food items have seen the biggest increases in sales amid the outbreak: Oat milk, up 476.7 percent Dried beans, up 230.5 percent Canned meat, up 187.8 percent Popcorn, up 47.7 percent Eggs, up 44 percent Canned meat, including SPAM, and dried beans are favorites because they can last for months. Nutritionists recommend keeping your freezer and pantry…

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by Joe Lombardi