Some congregations are giving up Target for Lent after it rolled back DEI commitments

By Jason Fuller,

Sarah Handel, Mary Louise Kelly

Published March 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM EDT

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Pastor Jamal Bryant of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church about leading a movement to swear off shopping at Target for Lent.

Jason Fuller

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Mary Louise Kelly is a co-host of All Things Considered, NPR's award-winning afternoon newsmagazine.

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Some congregations are giving up Target for Lent after it rolled back DEI commitments