The Washington Post August 25, 2026 • 16:32

Target ‘deeply sorry’ for children’s Halloween costume compared to blackface - The Washington Post

By Aoife Walsh

Target ‘deeply sorry’ for children’s Halloween costume compared to blackface - The Washington Post

The retailer has stopped selling the “circus clown” costume after it was criticized by social media users for resembling racist caricatures.

Target has pulled a Halloween costume from shelves after critics said it evoked blackface and minstrel shows.
The costume, which was marketed as the Kids Glows under Blacklight Circus Clown Hallowee… [+342 chars]

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