Movement targeting major retailers makes its way to Pittsburgh
People have been posting about an "economic blackout" taking place Friday.It's some kind of call to inaction, and the people behind it are asking people not to pull out their carts and buy anything at ...
The People's Union USA: Group Behind the 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Economic blackout: Will a 24-hour boycott make a difference?
An “economic blackout” promoted on social media is underway but with no clear indication of how many people took part or whether retail companies and restaurants will notice any effect ...
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 ...
Economic blackout: Activists call for Feb. 28 boycott. What does that mean in Oklahoma?
More: Why is there an 'economic blackout' on Feb. 28? What to know about boycott in Oklahoma Why do organizers ...
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 ...