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 blackout that aims to showcase the economic power of everyday people.
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, equity and inclusion efforts and President Donald Trump's efforts to eliminate federal DEI programs since taking office.
Will the economic blackout work? Here's what to know about the 24-hour boycott on Feb. 28
Will the economic blackout work? Here's your guide to the boycott on Feb. 28 where Americans are being encouraged to buy nothing for a day.
What is the ‘economic blackout’ on February 28 people are talking about – and will it work?
Social media users are calling for a boycott. Economics and business professors weigh in on the movement's efficacy.
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.
Economic blackout on Feb. 28 sees mixed support in Oklahoma: What to know about the boycott
Oklahomans might see fewer shoppers Friday after calls for US consumers to participate in a 24-hour economic blackout to protest DEI rollbacks.
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,
Why Americans Are Calling for an 'Economic Blackout' on Feb. 28
American consumers are calling for an economic blackout as part of a series of protests. “This is about solidarity and sending a clear message: we have the power,” the group behind the first "economic blackout,
Meet The People’s Union USA, the Movement Behind the Feb. 28 ‘Economic Blackout’
The blackout was organized by The People’s Union USA and is the movement’s first action, described as “a symbolic start to economic resistance, a day where we show corporations and politicians that we control the economy,” per the group’s website.
Nationwide Economic Blackout February 28: Are Target, Walmart, Still Open?
A nationwide economic blackout scheduled for Feb. 28 urges consumers to halt spending to pressure corporations on economic inequality.
Are you participating in the Feb. 28 economic blackout protest? Take our survey. | Opinion
On Feb. 28, some American shoppers are participating in a 24-hour economic blackout intended to protest what activists say is corporate greed, companies that have recently cancelled or rolled back their diversity,
Why is there an 'economic blackout' on Feb. 28? What to know about boycott against Target, Walmart, Amazon in Tennessee
In response to major corporations slashing their DEI programs, many are calling for a nationwide consumer boycott dubbed the ...
KRON4 discusses the February 28 Economic Blackout with San Jose State's Julian Vogel, Assistant Professor of Accounting and Finance.
His wife, Betsy Arakawa, was also found dead in their New Mexico home.