JOURNAL ARTICLE

Target Pulls Item Highlighting Civil Rights Icons After TikTok Video Points Out Errors.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2024. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Moench, Mallory 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Target's decision to stop selling a children's educational product after a TikTok video highlighted inaccuracies in its portrayal of Civil Rights leaders. The video, created by high school history teacher Tierra Espy, pointed out that the names of notable figures such as Carter G. Woodson, W.E.B. DuBois, and Booker T. Washington were mismatched with their cartoon representations. Following the video's viral success, which garnered over 960,000 views, Target confirmed it would no longer offer the product and informed the publisher, Bendon, of the errors. Espy emphasized the importance of addressing these inaccuracies for the sake of her students and children. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2024/02, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:175268238
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