"This has been the most effective boycott for Black people in 70 years; since the Montgomery bus boycott. When we started, Target's shares were a $145 a share, it's now down to $93 a share," Rev. Jamal Bryant said.

A national Target boycott in honor of Black History Month began Feb. 1, led by Minnesota activists. The ongoing Latino Freeze movement asks Latinos to stop spending money at Target and other major retailers that cut DEI. A 40-day boycott during Lent led by Black church leaders ended April 17.

As the Rainbow PUSH Coalition kicked off its annual People's Conference on Thursday, leaders encouraged people to fight growing threats to justice and equality, and defend civil rights. Top of mind was a demand for corporations to keep in place diversity,

California Gov. Gavin Newsom suggested withholding the state's taxes amid reports the Trump administration may cut funding for the state's universities.

The grassroots advocacy group behind recent Walmart boycotts and "economic blackouts" has a loftier goal this June.

Walmart (WMT) , which has recently been fighting to keep prices low in its stores amid looming tariffs, has another significant threat on its plate. The retail giant is facing a major boycott threat from customers after far-right group Libs of Chicago tweeted a photo of a full-page ad that ran in the New York Times in March promoting the No Kings movement.

Pakistan and Azerbaijan, which also have strong defence ties with Turkey, are reported to be interested in purchasing KAAN fighters.

President Trump and Melania attended Les Misérables at the Kennedy Center amid reports of a cast boycott. Trump dismissed the boycott and emphasized the need for repairs at the center, while also addressing ongoing protests against his immigration policies across the country.