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 corporati

People’s Union USA says the blackout comes in response to the fact that “corporations and banks only care about their bottom line.”

U.S. consumers are being encouraged to abstain from purchasing any non-essential goods on Feb. 28 as part of a 24-hour buying blackout that aims to showcase the economic power of everyday people.

A grassroots organization is encouraging U.S. residents not to spend any money on Friday to protest the malign influence of billionaires, big corporations and both major political parties.

Consumers in New York and across the country are being encouraged to join a 24-hour economic boycott on Friday, one of several protests organized by activists against companies rolling back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, and President Donald Trump’s push to eliminate federal DEI programs.

The campaign urges consumers to spend no money for 24 hours to remind corporations of their economic power. A social media campaign has sparked plans for an “economic blackout” on Friday, one of several boycotts planned by activists intent on sending a message to large corporations at a time when many Americans are struggling to keep up with costs.

An effort to encourage U.S. consumers to participate in a day of protest by not spending money Friday has picked up momentum online, with thousands of people across social media saying they plan to take part in the “economic blackout.

U.S. consumers are being encouraged to abstain from purchasing any non-essential goods on Feb. 28 as part of a 24-hour buying blackout that aims to showcase the economic power of everyday people. The push for the day of action comes from The People's Union USA,