“In our stores, we demonstrate our commitment to an inclusive experience in many ways,” the retail store noted. They also removed a number of signs that made references to boy/girl products and male/female products, in an effort to stop gendering items in their store.Īnd, in 2016, they came out in support of the federal Equality Act, which opposes discrimination and protects people in the LGBTQ community. In 2014, they made a public endorsement of gay marriage. The retail company has had a long history of allying with the LGBTQ community. “Target proudly stands with the LGBT community, both as a team member and team player through all that we do – from our volunteer efforts to our long-standing partnerships with groups like Family Equality Council and Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network, to the very products we carry in our stores and online.” “We’re making our message loud and clear,” Laysha Ward, executive vice president and chief corporate social responsibility officer, said in a statement. And this year, we’re going all out, supporting Pride parades, events and merchandise.”
“But let us be clear: to Target, pride doesn’t just start and end in June, it is a year-round commitment.
“Those are the powerful words we at Target want all guests and team members - of every size, color, gender and sexual orientation - to hear as we head into Pride month this week,” the store noted. Pride in celebrating who we were born to be.” (Side note: I knew I loved Target for a reason.) And, according to their website, the retail store has some important words they want their customers to live by: “We’re not born with pride. Target is launching their campaign #TakePride with a whole selection of rainbow-themed tees, tanks, swimwear, accessories, and kids clothes. The best part? The retail store is also donating $100,000 to GLSEN, a non-profit that advocates for safe, inclusive schools. This year, there’s an entire section for Pride, and though most of the items are found in the men’s section, the looks are mostly gender neutral.Target is celebrating LGBTQ pride with rainbow merch and they’re helping out a great causeįor the seventh year in a row, Target is kicking off LGTBQ Pride Month with some very, very cute rainbow merchandise. But when Pride season rolls around, they take it up a notch when it comes to all things rainbow and celebratory. It may be the giant chain store where you buy your bottled water and protein bars. This year, there’s an entire section for Pride, and though most of the items are found in the men’s section, the looks are mostly gender neutral. TARGET It may be the giant chain store where you buy your bottled water and protein bars. They stock plenty of rainbow gear come June, but don’t forget the summertime-parade-friendly essentials like shorts, tees, and tanks that you can gussy up with another rainbow accessory. H&M Baybrook Mall is home to a massive H&M store that stocks affordable masculine and feminine looks.
Love is for all! 10% of the sales price of this collection will support the work of the campaign.