‘Hit them where it hurts’: US consumers begin economic blackout to protest anti-DEI policies

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✍️ Americans are participating in a 24-hour economic boycott to protest government cuts and corporate rollbacks of diversity and inclusion efforts.
👉 Participants are asked to stop spending money for 24 hours
👉 Shop at local, small businesses instead
👉 Protest government cuts and corporate rollbacks of diversity and inclusion efforts
👉 Supported by various groups, including labor advocacy groups and faith leaders

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Participants commit to not buying from corporations for 24 hours to resist Trump administration and Musk’s cutsDon’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control what you read. Download our free app to get trusted reporting.On Friday, Americans across the country are participating in an economic boycott for 24 hours.Organized by the People’s Union USA, a nonpartisan, grassroots organization, the boycott quickly picked up steam across social media, with thousands of users sharing posts with related hashtags. Participants are asked not to spend any money, and if they need to, it’s recommended that they shop at a local, small business and pay in cash. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/28/economic-blackout-boycott-trump