For many, the economic boycott of big-box stores continues due to their rolling back of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies. Reports have stated that some of the targeted businesses have seen a financial impact and a dip in their stock value. What is your opinion on the impact of the boycotts?
Tanya V., Chicago
The shorter length of boycotts will add to the sustained/permanent boycotting. Many of us have been boycotting since November and will continue to, and these dips are reflective of that boycotting.
Kennedy Williams, Washington, D.C.
Imagine if Black people put this much effort towards keeping our families together, increasing literacy rates, and fighting crime in our neighborhoods. DEI is not for Black people; they use Black trauma to benefit other groups. We have to stop being so easy to manipulate.
Rochelle Robin, Washington, D.C.
When they went on strike in Alabama for 381 days, changes were made. They saw how much money they lost, so yes, it works. We have to be diligent and persistent. Striking is how we got things done in the 60s.
Teresa M., Florence, S.C.
Keep hitting those pockets and applying pressure to these companies, and we have the power to solicit change. We gotta keep our foot on their necks.
Breyon Mabrey, Fairfax, Va.
Hitting businesses in the pockets will always work. The longer the wait period, the better.
Compiled by Sarafina Wright
I’m white & I boycott too. We can all be a part of a protest to a stupid edict.