Viola Davis Calls Out Target Over Costume | Austin News

Viola Davis is firing back at Target after they released a Halloween clown costume that sparked outrage for resembling racist minstrel imagery — and she’s not buying their apology. Davis slammed the company for failing to understand the deep pain and dehumanization tied to that history, calling out Target for not standing with Black lives. The costume, part of their glow-in-the-dark “Hyde and EEK!” line, led to massive online backlash, with thousands rallying behind Davis and renewing calls for corporate accountability. Target pulled the item and issued a mea culpa, but critics say this isn’t the first time they’ve stumbled — and it’s a stark reminder that fun costumes can trigger painful legacies, sparking urgent conversations about representation in retail. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c5e11dc68facf5fa