A new Target boycott begins June 3. Here's what to know in Wisconsin

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Another boycott of Target begins on June 3, the latest in a series of week-long spending freezes targeting major corporations across the U.S.
The Minneapolis-based retailer been the subject of several other actions this year, including a boycott on the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder, a Black History Month boycott and a 40-day "fast" organized by faith leaders to coincide with Lent.
Like previous week-long boycotts, the action was organized by The People's Union USA. John Schwarz, the group's leader, told The Arizona Republic the boycotts aren't directly related to companies' DEI positions, but rather to "hold corporations and corrupt systems accountable."
In January, Target announced it would be ending its DEI program this year after President Donald Trump returned to office.
Here's what Wisconsin shoppers should know:
The Target boycott begins on June 3 and runs through June 9.
Though the spending freeze is intended to last for a week, a post on Schwarz's Instagram indicated the group is calling for a "permanent boycott" of the retailer.
"They've had their chance," the post said. "Now we show them the true power of the people.
There are 38 Target locations across Wisconsin, according to its store directory.
The People's Union USA has more consumer boycotts through July. Here's the schedule:
McDonald's: June 24-30
Independence Day boycott: July 4
After these week-long boycotts, the group has also planned month-long boycotts for July and August, according to Schwarz's Instagram.
In July, consumers are urged to boycott Starbucks, Amazon and Home Depot. Walmart, McDonald's and Lowes are the subject of August's boycotts.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Why are Wisconsin consumers boycotting Target this week?