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 from the grassroots protest.

A grassroots organization is encouraging consumers to participate in an “ economic blackout ” on Friday as an act of “economic resistance” against corporate greed – a movement Boston.com readers, and some local businesses, say they are participating in.

The activist group has called for a complete boycott of consumer spending in the U.S. on Friday. How much impact could it have?

Many consumers nationwide plan to participate in a 24-hour economic blackout on Friday, which started after midnight, to protest what they call corporate greed, companies that have rolled back their diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and President Donald Trump's efforts to eliminate federal DEI programs since taking office.

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

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

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.

Consumers and activists are planning an ‘economic blackout’ on Feb. 28 that discourages all spending for 24 hours, especially at large retailers.

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,