The campaign urges consumers to spend no money for 24 hours to remind corporations of their economic power. A social media campaign has sparked plans for an “economic blackout” on Friday, one of several boycotts planned by activists intent on sending a message to large corporations at a time when many Americans are struggling to keep up with costs.

A consumer-activist group founded by John Schwarz has launched a grassroots campaign to halt all consumer spending on Friday, Feb. 28.

In response to Donald Trump's economic plans and the rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion priorities, some activists want a 24-hour boycott.