Target Pulls Offensive Halloween Costume, Apologizes

Target steps in it again.

Target pulls 'offensive' Halloween costume from stores https://t.co/S1JtRSEkSX pic.twitter.com/5zEjokAQ0f

— New York Post (@nypost) August 25, 2026

Target just issued a public apology and removed an offensive Halloween costume pic.twitter.com/kyAD2baQqG

— Amy Reichert (@amyforsandiego) August 24, 2026

Target issues an apology after pulling a Halloween costume that drew backlash for its resemblance to blackface and minstrel imagery.

“As a company, we got this wrong, and we are deeply sorry. We know this is especially hurtful for our Black guests, team members and partners.” pic.twitter.com/6ZQSlqmL7h

— Pop Base (@PopBase) August 25, 2026

An apology from us: We pulled an offensive Halloween costume that should never have been part of our assortment. It is no longer for sale. As a company, we got this wrong, and we are deeply sorry. We know this is especially hurtful for our Black guests, team members and partners.…

— Target News (@TargetNews) August 24, 2026