Economic Blackout Targets Walmart, Amazon, Best Buy Amid Boycotts

A nationwide economic boycott, dubbed the 'economic blackout,' is set for February 28, organized by the grassroots group The People's Union USA in response to major retailers like Walmart and Target scaling back their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Participants are urged to refrain from unnecessary purchases at large corporations and to support local businesses instead. The movement's founder, John Schwarz, emphasizes that this initiative aims to challenge corporate greed and remind consumers of their power in the economy. Following this one-day boycott, The People's Union plans additional protests targeting specific retailers throughout the spring, including a major boycott scheduled for April 18. The group's call to action reflects a growing discontent with inflation and corporate practices perceived as harmful to everyday Americans. As major retailers navigate backlash against their DEI policies, divisions among consumers have become increasingly evident.