By Will Thorne
Blackout Tuesday: BET Sets Specials, Town Hall In Wake Of George Floyd Death, Eyes Presidential Forum With Donald Trump & Joe Biden
02.06.2020 - 20:45 / deadline.com
By Denise Petski
Senior Managing Editor
EXCLUSIVE: BET has set a series of special programs beginning today “addressing systemic racism, the violence faced by Black people in America and the solutions to help move the country forward” in the wake of the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. The network also is eyeing a Juneteenth Presidential Forum, in which President Donald Trump and presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee, Joe Biden have been invited to share their
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manchestereveningnews.co.uk
03.06.2020 / 18:29
Two Stand Up to Racism protests are taking place in Manchester tonight after George Floyd death
Two small-scale protests are due to take place in Manchester tonight as part of as part of a UK 'stand up to racism day of action' following the death in the US of George Floyd.
peoplemagazine.co.za
03.06.2020 / 17:21
Emma Watson speaks out amid backlash following Blackout Tuesday posts
Emma Watson has been forced to defend herself after attracting criticism for her Blackout Tuesday posts this week.
etcanada.com
03.06.2020 / 05:41
Mother Of George Floyd’s 6-Year-Old Daughter Speaks Out: ‘This Is What Those Officers Took’
The mother of George Floyd’s daughter spoke out on Tuesday for the first time since Floyd’s death in an attempt to get “everybody to know that this is what those officers took.” In a short, tearful statement alongside the daughter she had with Floyd, Roxie Washington mourned the loss of Floyd as a father to 6-year-old Gianna.
etonline.com
03.06.2020 / 04:29
Mother of George Floyd's 6-Year-Old Daughter Speaks Out: 'This Is What Those Officers Took'
The mother of George Floyd's daughter spoke out on Tuesday for the first time since Floyd's death in an attempt to get «everybody to know that this is what those officers took.» In a short, tearful statement alongside the daughter she had with Floyd, Roxie Washington mourned the loss of Floyd as a father to 6-year-old Gianna.
hollywoodlife.com
03.06.2020 / 01:53
LL Cool J Goes Viral With Powerful Rap Amidst George Floyd Protests: ‘Watching That Man Die Slow Left A Hole’
LL Cool J has proved he’s still got it when it comes to delivering powerful messages via rap. He didn’t need a beat or background track for the 2:39 message he released via an Instagram video on June 1.
justjared.com
02.06.2020 / 20:37
Nickelodeon Honors George Floyd In Blackout Tuesday Commercial; Defends Going Dark To Some Parents
Nickelodeon went off air today (June 2) for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, which was the same amount of time that a police officer had his knee on top of George Floyd‘s neck, that ultimately led to his tragic murder.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
02.06.2020 / 20:05
Trafford Town Hall to be bathed in purple light in 'solidarity' for George Floyd and Black Lives Matter campaign
George Floyd, who died after being forcibly pinned down by police officers in Minneapolis, USA, will be remembered much closer to home tonight.
etonline.com
02.06.2020 / 19:53
Jamie Foxx Speaks at 'Kneel-In' Protest in San Francisco Following Death of George Floyd
Jamie Foxx is encouraging others to take action and demand justice in order to enact real change. Following the fatal arrest of George Floyd, which has sparked outrage and protests across the nation, the 52-year-old actor joined thousands of peaceful protestors outside San Francisco's City Hall on Monday to honor the Minneapolis man, and countless other black lives that have been lost due to police brutality.
variety.com
02.06.2020 / 16:53
Blackout Tuesday: Spotify, SiriusXM Observe Moments of Silence in George Floyd Tributes
By Todd Spangler
variety.com
02.06.2020 / 08:19
Sony Music Chief Rob Stringer Details Company-Wide Plans for Blackout Tuesday
A day of town halls and conversations is planned with Spike Lee, Kane Brown and the attorney for George Floyd, Ahmad Arbery and Breonna Taylor set to speak.
pinkvilla.com
02.06.2020 / 02:21
Music industry to observe Blackout Tuesday on June 2 in solidarity with protests over George Floyd's death
The music industry will turn silent and observe Blackout Tuesday in solidarity with protests that have erupted worldwide after the death of George Floyd in police custody a few days back. Not only that but this halt in the business has been planned to support and stand with the black community thereby strongly protesting against racial discrimination and other related issues that still prevail in many parts of the world. Many popular music labels have joined hands in this initiative.