Americans plan Economic Blackout Day on February 28 to protest DEI rollbacks

Americans will participate in an Economic Blackout Day on February 28 to protest the federal rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The event is organized by the People's Union and aims to disrupt major retailers. Since President Donald Trump took office last month, he has prioritized dismantling DEI programs. His executive order has led to funding freezes for non-compliant companies and the shutdown of DEI offices at organizations like PBS. Participants will avoid all purchases for 24 hours, targeting major retailers such as Amazon and Walmart. They are encouraged to support small, local businesses if necessary. The financial impact of the boycott is still unclear.