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Talk of a "Feb 28 Economic Blackout" is spreading on social media. What is it?

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A nationwide economic protest is called the "Feb 28 Economic Blackout" A group called The People's Union USA is urging consumers to halt all purchases at major retailers on Friday , February 28 .

John Schwarz , a 57-year-old dad originally from Queens , New York , has been promoting the event for weeks on social media.

The group is planning additional blackouts aimed at specific retailers, such as Amazon .

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