On August 10, 1981, a significant boycott organized by PUSH (People United to Save Humanity), a civil rights organization led by the Reverend Jesse Jackson, took place. This boycott was part of a broader effort to address economic inequality and racial injustice. PUSH aimed to advocate for greater economic opportunities and political influence for African Americans, especially in the realms of business and employment.

The boycott was primarily a response to the lack of minority representation in key industries, particularly in the areas of employment, contracting, and supplier diversity. The organization urged companies to do more to include African Americans in their business practices and to hire more workers from marginalized communities.

This event was part of Jackson’s broader efforts in the 1980s to promote economic justice and challenge corporate practices that were seen as discriminatory toward African Americans. The PUSH Boycott was one of many grassroots initiatives that helped fuel the economic justice movement during that time.