The Man Behind the ‘Economic Blackout’ Served Time for a Sex-Related Offense
John Schwarz, who organized a viral shopping boycott, was previously registered as a sex offender after pleading guilty to ...
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 ...
An ‘economic blackout’ has been organized for tomorrow. Here’s what you need to know
John Schwarz the founder of The Peoples Union USA explains the economic blackout planned to start at midnight tonight. After ...
No add to cart: Shoppers launch 'economic blackout' to protest corporate corruption
An effort to encourage U.S. consumers to participate in a day of protest by not spending money Friday has picked up momentum ...
It's 'economic blackout' day as campaign encourages Americans not to spend for 24 hours
A retail boycott is hitting major US businesses Friday as an online campaign calls for Americans to spend nothing at places ...
Amid ‘economic blackout,’ some closed their wallets, while others went shopping
Calls rang out on social media to purchase nothing on Friday, but not everyone thought the boycott was time well spent.
Small businesses in Chicago encourage consumers to shop local amid economic blackout
The blackout is a form of protest by groups urging shoppers not to buy from major retailers due to rising prices and claims ...
Target To Bear The Brunt Of The ‘Economic Blackout’ With 40-Day ‘Target Fast’ To Follow
Target is being singled out in the 'Feb 28 Economic Blackout' with Black faith leaders calling for a 40-day boycott against ...