The blackout was organized by The People’s Union USA and is the movement’s first action, described as “a symbolic start to ...

Customers across the United States are looking to send a message Friday to companies that have rolled back their DEI ...

An “economic blackout” promoted on social media is underway but with no clear indication of how many people took part or ...

A grassroots effort is asking American consumers to refrain from making purchases at major retailers for one day in February.

John Schwarz, a self-described “mindfulness and meditation facilitator,” proposed a 24-hour nationwide “economic blackout” of ...

U.S. consumers were encouraged to abstain from purchasing any non-essential goods on Feb. 28, as part of a 24-hour buying ...

The People’s Union plans another broad-based economic blackout on March 28. It is also promoting weeklong consumer boycotts ...

Many consumers are planning to refrain from spending money today during a one-day economic blackout. Here's what to know.

Newsweek Magazine has reported on a national economic blackout in the United States planned for Friday, Feb. 28. The People’s Union USA, a group that describes itself as a “movement uniting citizens ...

A New Yorker transplanted to the Midwest, John Schwarz, originated the People’s Union Economic Blackout set for Friday that ...

We are not a protest," the website states. "We are a movement of people ... 28, the 24-hour economic blackout: no Amazon, no Walmart, no fast food, no gas, not a single unnecessary dollar spent ...

The call to action — or rather inaction — is asking that American consumers refrain from making any purchases at major retailers on Friday, Feb. 28.