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

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

DOWNTOWN FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - You may have seen fewer people in store aisles today. Across the nation, February 28, 2025, marked a day of avoiding major retailers in an ‘economic blackout.

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

More than two dozen pastors across the Triad are encouraging people to stop buying from large companies that have rolled back DEI initiatives for 40 days for Lent.

A grassroots organization called the People’s Union USA is asking Americans to participate in a nationwide protest on ...

On what is normally a payday for many Americans, millions are being asked to spend a dime as part a nationwide boycott ...

The People's Union USA, a grassroots group, is calling on Americans to join a national boycott by not shopping for 24 hours ...

The movement, started by consumer activist group The People's Union, encourages people to not spend at major retailers on Feb. 28.

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Some consumers are participating in an economic blackout on Friday, Feb. 28, supported by several organizations across the United States.