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
A social media-driven 24-hour ‘economic blackout’ urged Americans to halt spending in protest against corporate power and ...
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Economic blackout: Did Americans stop spending for a day?
The 24-hour economic blackout aimed to protest corporate and political influence, but early data suggests minimal impact.
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
The Man Behind the ‘Economic Blackout’ Served Time for a Sex-Related Offense
John Schwarz, who organized a viral shopping boycott, was previously registered as a sex offender after pleading guilty to ...