Target pulls costume critics say evoked blackface, minstrel shows
Target pulled a Halloween costume from its online marketplace Monday after critics said it looked like a minstrel show character.
The image of “Kids' Glows Under Blacklight Circus Clown Halloween Costume” was shared side-by-side with racist imagery popular in the 19th century, with social media users pointing out the similar hand gestures, clothing styles and...
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