Doherty fights hyper-consumption
The Black Friday Group, led by family social science professor Bill Doherty, aims to challenge the hyper over-consumption and frantic pace of life as the nation and world revs up for the holiday season.
Read the full press release about the group.
Shopping frenzy tramples right over the reason for the season
Star Tribune (Minn.) Dec. 1, 2008
Economic struggles are no match for holiday shoppers
Minnesota Daily (Minn.) Nov. 30, 2008
Shop 'til you drop? This group says not
Star Tribune (Minn.) Nov. 28, 2008
Shades of Gray for Black Friday
CNBC (N.J.) Nov. 28, 2008
U of Minn. professor challenges Black Friday
Minnesota Public Radio (Minn.) Nov. 28, 2008
Times are bad, but lessons can be good
Pioneer Press (Minn.) Nov. 28, 2008
U prof takes on 'Black Friday' shopping mindset
Star Tribune (Minn.) Nov. 25, 2008
U professor pushes against Black Friday
Minnesota Daily (Minn.) Nov. 25, 2008
Church instead of shopping on Black Friday as parishioners reclaim the season
KARE-11 (Minn.)