On February 28, the People’s Union USA is organizing a 24-hour economic blackout to protest rising prices, corporate greed, and the rollback of DEI initiatives. Americans are encouraged to avoid purchasing from major retailers and instead support local businesses.

Historically, they have lead to social justice reforms, such as the sugar boycott by British abolitionists in the late 18th century helped raise awareness and put economic pressure on the sugar industry produced by enslaved people.