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.

In response to Donald Trump's economic plans and the rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion priorities, some activists want a 24-hour boycott.

Protest groups supporting DEI initiatives are encouraging Oregon residents to not to spend any money on Feb. 28 and in other boycotts.

A consumer-activist group founded by John Schwarz has launched a grassroots campaign to halt all consumer spending on Friday, Feb. 28.

Retailers like Target, Amazon and Walmart have found themselves at the center of grassroots calls on social media (now in the tens of thousands) to boycott spending on Feb. 28. Could Yellow's Bankruptcy Make Room for Amazon to Take Trucking Market Share?

The blackout will take place from noon until 11.59 p.m., and during that time, those participating have been asked to boycott a number of stores.

A national no-spend day on Friday is just the first of multiple economic blackouts that will include specific boycotts of Target, Amazon and Walmart.

A consumer-activist group is asking American shoppers to disrupt the nation’s economy and “take back control of our economy, government, and future of our country” by refraining from buying anything from major retailers on February 28th.