The People's Union USA is also organizing a secondary 24-hour economic blackout on April 18, according to the flyer. Following that, the movement will stop purchasing from General Mills from April 21 to 28. Additional Amazon and Walmart boycotts are scheduled for May 6 to 12 and May 20 to 26, respectively.

Will the economic blackout work? Here's your guide to the boycott on Feb. 28 where Americans are being encouraged to buy nothing for a day.

A grassroots effort is asking American consumers to refrain from making purchases at major retailers for one day in February.