Consumers are preparing for a 24-hour economic blackout on Friday, one of several boycotts planned by groups of consumers or activists to protest what they call corporate greed, companies that have rolled back their diversity,

The People's Union USA, a grassroots group, is calling on Americans to join a national boycott by not shopping for 24 hours on Friday.

Consumers are being encouraged not to buy anything for a full 24 hours on Friday Americans are being encouraged to participate in an “economic blackout” on Friday, Feb. 28, the first in a series of consumer protests.

Protesters are planning an "economic blackout" for Feb. 28, and are calling for consumers to boycott major retailers for one day.

Customers across the United States are looking to send a message Friday to companies that have rolled back their DEI initiatives in the form of a 24-hour consumer boycott, also known as the “Feb. 28 Economic Blackout.