Target decides to stop selling a product with wrongly named civil rights leaders after a TikTok video becomes popular.


Target decides to stop selling a product with wrongly named civil rights leaders after a TikTok video becomes popular.

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Target decides to stop selling a product with wrongly named civil rights leaders after a TikTok video becomes popular.

Target announced it will no longer sell a product related to Civil Rights icons due to errors highlighted in a popular TikTok video. A high school teacher, Tierra Espy, pointed out that the product mistakenly identified three important figures in the Civil Rights movement.

Espy shared a video critiquing the

Espy urged for the product to be removed from shelves, emphasizing the need for accurate historical representation. She was surprised to find mistakes in a product she hoped would educate her children about Civil Rights.

Target confirmed they would halt sales of the flawed product and inform its publisher about the errors. The retailer did not provide details on how long the product had been available or when it would be completely removed.

Espy expressed her disappointment over not receiving an apology from Target or the product's manufacturer, Bendon. She highlighted the incident as a reminder of the need for careful review of educational materials to prevent misinformation.


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