Discussing the impact of boycotts

Janice Gassam Asare, a workplace equity consultant, and Aldon Morris, a professor of sociology at Northwestern University and expert on social protests, discuss the potential impact of the economic blackout. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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[optimalprimidius]

Oregon here. Had an amazing and relaxing day reading. Didn't spend a dime and it felt great. Will be doing a lot more of this from now on!

[shaunblock]

I’m just happy that the people are fighting back it’s a

[desertpotter]

Boycotting these places will be easy for me to do forever.

[michaeldaugherty]

There Has to be the first day to start a movement!

[GRHoustonJack]

I'm not boycotting. I'm changing my overall consumer behavior. I'm not shopping at any of these places.

[noemiejeudy]

LETS DO IT AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN. I WILL DEFINITELY NOT SHOP TODAY AND MANY OTHER

[deconteeko]

If we can do one day, we can do one week. If we can do one week, we can do two…

[somethingclevererer]

I am so happy we can organize and do this! Down with corporate!

[Silica_Packer]

The Canadian boycott on US goods will continue at this point, even without the tariffs.

[jessicamoore]

I think we should boycott them for 361 days. I can do without Amazon, target, Walmart, and other big businesses. I prefer the local small businesses in our community, especially because boycotting these big businesses hurt them as much as they have and are hurting us, with the price gauging and horrible treatment of workers.

[Wxnderingkid]

Today will be day 4 without shopping. I have already quit shopping at most store. It’s only been Costco. Local yarn shops. Gas. I pulled out cash for emergencies. I’ll go for as long as I can before going out again. Already feel like I’ll save this month instead of stretching my dollars. My garden is growing. Let’s keep this going!

[sinajoy]

It showed solidarity with fellow members of our community. People need to know that others care.

[BrianKFreelandSr]

The one day boycott is about awareness of extreme wealth disparities in America. The people must be informed about issues first and foremost to obtain their long term support.

[joeleone]

I've been boycotting these companies since the beginning of the year.My family will not be spending a dime on any of these corporations/

[clisediagonzalez]

Not one penny for genocide not one penny for hate, not one penny for fascists.

[sharonpopolow]

I'm doing my part. Obviously most of us can't cold turkey stop major brand purchases long haul, but I am currently finding alternative sources for long term impact.

[beverlysims]

Continue the boycotts against companies that support Project 2025.

[lolawilson]

No more Amazon, target or Whole Foods for me. I shopped at these places often. I have to drive farther to go to other places, but it’s fine. A small inconvenience is nothing in comparison to what these horrible companies are doing.

[DNRG]

today was practice. it will be easier to do the long term blackouts in the summer months when we can get our food from farmers markets and community gardens.

[AS-eqqm]

I am supporting the boycott today and in the future