Friday's No-Shopping 'Economic Blackout' Is Everywhere Online — And Experts Have Thoughts
A Feb. 28 grassroots campaign is calling for a no-shopping boycott on all major retailers. Here's why (and if it will actually work).
Some people online are planning an ‘economic blackout’ Friday. What does that mean?
An effort to encourage U.S. consumers to participate in a day of protest by not spending money Friday has picked up momentum online, with thousands of people across social media saying they plan to take part in the “economic blackout.
Feb 28 economic blackout protest: What is it and who's behind it?
The People's Union USA is encouraging U.S. residents not to spend any money Friday. The group also plans to promote boycotts of Walmart and Amazon.
Why are people boycotting shopping on Friday? What to know about planned economic blackout
Consumers in New York and across the country are being encouraged to join a 24-hour economic boycott on Friday, one of several protests organized by activists against companies rolling back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, and President Donald Trump’s push to eliminate federal DEI programs.
Economic blackout: Friday boycott in SC, US urges people to not shop at big retailers
The boycott calls on supporters to avoid spending money at certain companies this Friday. Here's what else we know.
Consumers plan economic boycott Friday: What you should know
Friday's economic blackout organizer said the time was right because people are frustrated with corporate greed, billionaire tax breaks and diversity, equity and inclusion rollbacks.
Consumers are planning a one-day economic blackout on Friday. What Ohioans should know.
Consumers are preparing for a 24-hour economic blackout on Friday, one of several boycotts planned by groups of consumers or activists to protest what they call corporate greed; companies that have rolled back their diversity, equity and inclusion efforts; and President Donald Trump's efforts to eliminate federal DEI programs since taking office.
People’s Union USA calls for national boycott—Friday Feb. 28—asking Americans to join an Economic Blackout
People's Union USA urges a 24-hour spending freeze to protest economic policies. Join the movement to disrupt and reform the system.
Nationwide Economic Blackout February 28: Where People Can Still Shop
A nationwide economic blackout planned for this Friday, February 28, will protest the rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives by major corporations. Organized by The People's Union,
Consumers are planning a one-day economic blackout on Feb. 28. Here's what to know.
Consumers are preparing for a 24-hour economic blackout on Friday, one of several boycotts planned by groups of consumers or activists to protest what they call corporate greed, companies that have rolled back their diversity,
Why is there a boycott on Feb. 28? Shoppers to avoid Amazon, Target, Walmart. Learn more
Many shoppers are planning to boycott major retailers on Feb. 28 to say companies like Amazon, Walmart, Target should keep ...
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Grassroots Organization Targeting Corporate Greed Calls for 24-Hour ‘Economic Blackout’ This Friday
A consumer activist group is urging Americans to put down their wallets for a day and partake in a national “economic ...