The power of community, culture, and creativity at ESSENCE Festival
This weekend, as we gathered for the ESSENCE Festival of Culture, I am reminded of the power of community. The festival is much more than a singular event, it’s a celebration of culture, creativity and commerce. We at Target are grateful for our continued partnership with ESSENCE and extend our thanks to the team that brings this moment to life year after year. We’re especially grateful to the guests who visited us throughout the weekend—your presence, energy and engagement made this experience truly special.
Over the past few months, you may feel like you’ve heard more about Target than you’ve heard from Target. And that’s fair. I’ve been listening to our team, our partners, our guests and our communities; thank you for your honesty, your feedback and your patience. Let me be clear: our commitment to opportunity for all and inclusion is unwavering. These values are foundational to how we serve our guests, support our team and grow our business.
This year, we will complete our commitment to invest $2 billion in Black-owned businesses, more than doubling the number of Black-owned brands on our shelves. Through our Accelerator program, we’ve supported more than 500 entrepreneurs, helping them scale and succeed in retail…