The People's Union USA is also organizing a secondary 24-hour economic blackout on April 18, according to the flyer. Following that, the movement will stop purchasing from General Mills from April 21 to 28. Additional Amazon and Walmart boycotts are scheduled for May 6 to 12 and May 20 to 26, respectively.

In response to major corporations slashing their DEI programs, many are calling for a nationwide consumer boycott dubbed the 'economic blackout.' Here's what to know in Tennessee.

The movement, which a group named The People’s Union USA has started, is called “The 24-Hour Economic Blackout.” The “24-Hour Economic Blackout” began at midnight on Feb. 27, and will end on Feb. 28, urging people to not make any purchases at major retailers, including Walmart, Best Buy and Target.