PEOPLE OVER PROFIT!
MBDC, alongside community leaders, stood united to send a clear message: When our community comes together, we are not just individuals—we are a force. We are more than consumers. We are workers, students, parents, and voters. We have power.
Our demonstration at Miami Beach City Hall supported the February 28 "No-Spending" Day, a 24-hour economic blackout. By participating in this grassroots effort, MBDC made it clear to local political leaders and businesses: Ignoring the needs of Miami Beach constituents in favor of wealthy donors comes at a cost.
This coordinated economic boycott is a movement for economic resistance, government accountability, and corporate reform. It serves as a powerful reminder that everyday Americans hold just as much influence as corporate elites when they unite and leverage their collective economic power.
Speakers Tanya Bhatt, Marcella Novella, and Florida Young Democrats Miami-Dade President Justin Mendoza-Routt emphasized the importance of civic participation and the responsibility we all share to uphold and defend our constitutional rights.
Our club President, Amanda Knapp, summed up the demonstration’s purpose:
“Today, we take a stand—not just with our voices, but with our power as consumers. This Financial Blackout is a reminder that the economy runs because of us. If corporations and politicians refuse to listen, we will make them feel it where it hurts—their profits.
This is about more than money. It’s about freedom—our right to speak out, to protest, and to demand better. When corporations prioritize profits over people, and when our government turns a blind eye, we don’t just sit back—we act. History has proven that real change happens when people refuse to be silenced. And today, we refuse.
Government exists to serve us—the people—not corporations, not the wealthy elite. If they fail to do their job, we hold them accountable.
That starts today. Hold the line. Keep your wallets closed. Support small businesses. Stay engaged. This blackout is just the beginning. If they won’t hear our voices, they will feel our absence in their profits.”
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