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Jim Crow-era caricatures

Coverage of Jim Crow-era caricatures in the Nexus archive.

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  • BUSINESSAug 25 · 09:22 UTCBUSINESS INSIDER
    Target says it's sorry for selling an 'offensive' Halloween clown costume

    Target apologized after pulling an "offensive" kids' Halloween costume following backlash on social media. Critics likened the product to racist depictions and Jim Crow-era caricatures, leading Target to apologize for the deeply hurtful item. This controversy is part of a pattern of retailers facing criticism over problematic costumes.

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