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‘Economic blackout' boycott targets companies ending DEI program
Activists called for a 24-hour "economic blackout" Friday against corporations that rolled back their diversity, equity, and ...
From boycotts to ‘good-buys,’ consumers are showing support for DEI
As some companies roll back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, many consumers are rallying behind small businesses ...
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Minneapolis City Council overrides mayor’s veto of George Floyd Square pedestrian mall study
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday overrode Mayor Jacob Frey's veto of a legislative directive to further explore ...
Why are people planning to boycott these businesses Feb. 28?
A boycott against corporations scaling back DEI efforts, is creating buzz on social media as posts urge people to refrain ...
Today’s ‘economic blackout’ began from an unlikely source. But it’s tapped into Americans’ anger
John Schwarz, a self-described “mindfulness and meditation facilitator,” proposed a 24-hour nationwide “economic blackout” of major chains on the last day of the month.
Small Businesses Aren’t the Target of This Week’s Consumer Boycott, but They’re Not Off the Hook
The Friday boycott—launched by John Schwarz, whose online bio alludes to him having run multiple companies in the past—is framed as a show of power in response to “corporations and banks [that] only ...
National economic blackout: What you need to know about the 'no-spend' day
Activists have planned a boycott of major retailers, credit card companies, and other businesses in protest of corporate ...
Mpls. City Council advances plan for pedestrian plaza at George Floyd Square with override of mayor's veto
Minneapolis will continue exploring a plan to turn the intersection where a police officer murdered George Floyd into a pedestrian plaza after the City Council on Thursday overrode the mayor's veto of ...
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'A spiritual act of resistance': Black consumers are boycotting corporations retreating from DEI
Across the country, faith leaders and civil rights activists are calling for boycotts, urging Black consumers to redirect their spending to Black-owned businesses or stores and companies that remain ...
Long champions of social justice, Black athletes say their voices are needed now more than ever
She has also used her platform for social justice advocacy — from sitting out the 2020 WNBA season to focus on community ...
Where Do Major Grocery Stores Stand On DEI?
On the first day of the new Trump administration, the President issued an executive order to revoke several DEI (Diversity, ...
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Target Caught in DEI Crossfire as Lawsuits and Boycotts and Actions Mount
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Target Corporation, which recently scaled back ...