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Target apologizes for children's Halloween costume widely criticized as racist
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Max Molski , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· August 25, 2026
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Key points Further details about the incident are available, including the company's full statement regarding the matter. A company has faced backlash for selling a certain children's Halloween costume.
A company has faced backlash for selling a certain children's Halloween costume. Critics found the costume to be offensive, likening it to racist caricatures. The costume featured a Black child model in a particular outfit and mask.
The company has since apologized and stopped selling the costume. They acknowledged that the item should not have been part of their offerings.
Further details about the incident are available, including the company's full statement regarding the matter.
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Category: News ·
Published: August 25, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
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