Twin Cities Pride decided to exclude Target from its annual festival and parade following the corporation’s decision to scale back diversity initiatives. For years, Target has been a visible — and generous — supporter of Pride events in Minneapolis and around the country,

Twin Cities Pride executive director Andi Otto says the nonprofit made the decision because Target is not standing up “against those who are fighting against us.”

On Sunday, organizers with Twin Cities Pride called on the LGBTQ community to help raise funds for the event, adding that Target's absence will eliminate $50,000 in funding the event normally receives.