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.

The blackout was organized by The People’s Union USA and was its first action, described as “a symbolic start to economic resistance, a day where we show corporations and politicians that we control the economy,

Calls rang out on social media to purchase nothing on Friday, but not everyone thought the boycott was time well spent.

Many consumers are planning to refrain from spending money today during a one-day economic blackout. Here's what to know.

The man who launched the Economic Blackout said he is "trying to cause economic resistance, against the corporations and politicians, to stand for the people."

On Feb. 28, there’s been a call for a 24-hour "economic blackout" to protest the alleged malign influence of billionaires, big corporations and both major political parties on the lives of working Americans.