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Friday's consumer boycott passed largely unnoticed but backers say they'll be back
So what happened with the Great Consumer Boycott of 2025? It was scheduled for Friday, February 28 and was supposed to be the ...
The People's Union USA: Group Behind the Economic Blackout
The blackout was organized by The People’s Union USA and was its first action, described as “a symbolic start to economic ...
Why Consumers Held an ‘Economic Blackout’ on Feb. 28
U.S. consumers were encouraged to abstain from purchasing any non-essential goods on Feb. 28, as part of a 24-hour buying ...
What happened in Charlotte during the 24-hour ‘economic blackout’ on Target, retailers?
Sometimes they have to feel the sting to know that there’s something out there that’s impacting us all,” said Dawkins, who also serves as the chairman of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Black Chamber of ...
'Economic Blackout': How a 24-hour ‘blackout’ became America's rallying cry for change
The People’s Union USA is already organising week-long boycotts of Walmart, Amazon, Nestlé, and General Mills, with another ...
Talk of a "Feb 28 Economic Blackout" is spreading on social media. What is it?
A grassroots effort is asking American consumers to refrain from making purchases at major retailers for one day in February.
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How much of an effect could Feb. 28's one-day economic boycott have?
On what is normally a payday for many Americans, millions are being asked to spend a dime as part a nationwide boycott ...
Movement targeting major retailers makes its way to Pittsburgh
The people behind it are asking people not to pull out their carts and buy anything at major retailers Friday. But as for why ...
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A 24-hour 'economic blackout' is underway. Here's what to know
The People's Union USA, a grassroots group, is calling on Americans to join a national boycott by not shopping for 24 hours ...
Small Businesses Aren’t the Target of This Week’s Consumer Boycott, but They’re Not Off the Hook
An economy-wide consumer boycott, slated to run all of Friday, is expected to impact businesses large and small, even if the ...
Who is John Schwarz, the man behind today's "Economic Blackout"?
The man who launched the Economic Blackout said he is "trying to cause economic resistance, against the corporations and ...