Pro-Pride Coalition Calls on Target to ‘Not Give In’ to Anti-LGBTQ ‘Bullies’

In a statement released Wednesday, the coalition noted its solidarity with the LGBTQ employees at companies like Target, as well as the designers of Pride merchandise, “who have experienced [allegedly] horrendous, unhinged attacks while simply showing up to work. Harassment and threats of violence, anywhere and at any time, against good people just doing their jobs to make a living is completely unacceptable and irrational.

Target revealed its decision with the following statement last week, “Since introducing this year’s collection, we’ve experienced threats impacting our team members’ sense of safety and well-being while at work. Given these volatile circumstances, we are making adjustments to our plans, including removing items that have been at the center of the most significant confrontational behavior.

The company also noted its decade-long commitment to Pride, an annual monthlong event that celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community. More recently, the fight for LGBTQIA+ and transgender rights have intensified as local, state and federal legislators continue to debate and, in some instances, reshape legislation.

A media request to U.K.-based brand Abprallen, which made the tuck-friendly swimwear for Target, did not respond to a media request last week. Founder Erik Carnell, who is an artist, reportedly has received an upswing in interest and support as a result of the controversy. Separately, the drag performer UltraViolet has launched a petition for consumers to sign to encourage Target “to not give in to anti-LGBQT+ bullies.”Announcing the coalition, GLAAD CEO and president Sarah Kate Elllis said in a statement, “Other brands challenged by a few fringe extremists get it: when you speak up and remain steadfast, bullies back down. Target has unfortunately turned its back on its long-standing values and support of LGBTQ customers, employees and legions of allies.

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