boycott

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Simon was criticised at the time for breaking the cultural boycott of apartheid South Africa.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

A consumer boycott of grapes under Huerta’s leadership led to the California Agricultural Labor Relations Act of 1975, which paved the way for farmworkers to push for better working conditions and pay.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

"We are told that the Americans threatened to boycott the G7 if South Africa was invited," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Several major U.S. defense firms have subsidiaries in the Iberian nation, which will now be compelled to comply with Spain’s boycott.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

McDonald, a widow and housekeeper for her son, said she was “often mistreated” on the bus and quit riding to support the boycott.

From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose