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Killer Mike reflects on 2020’s Black Lives Matter protests: “I’m totally optimistic because of what I’ve seen from people” - www.nme.com - USA - Minneapolis
nme.com
17.07.2020 / 18:05

Killer Mike reflects on 2020’s Black Lives Matter protests: “I’m totally optimistic because of what I’ve seen from people”

Run The Jewels’ Killer Mike has reflected on the Black Lives Matter protests that have taken place in the US and around the world since May.The protests began after George Floyd was killed while in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25, when officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for nearly nine minutes, ignoring Floyd repeatedly saying he couldn’t breathe.Speaking to NME for this week’s Big Read cover story, Mike said the global protests had made him optimistic for the future.

‘Late Night’s Seth Meyers Talks 1,000 Shows, ‘A Closer Look’, Amber Ruffin, ‘The Thorn Birds’ & Weighing A Return To The Studio - deadline.com
deadline.com
11.07.2020 / 00:13

‘Late Night’s Seth Meyers Talks 1,000 Shows, ‘A Closer Look’, Amber Ruffin, ‘The Thorn Birds’ & Weighing A Return To The Studio

Peter White Television EditorSeth Meyers has, like the rest of the late-night community, been doing his NBC talkshow from his own house since the end of March.Late Night With Seth Meyers, filmed in the comedian’s attic, has been gaining particular steam thanks to his A Closer Look segments, which dissect the craziness of the news, as well as Amber Ruffin’s takeover of the start of his show following the death of George Floyd and the subsequent protests against police brutality.Taking over from

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Privately Support Facebook Advertising Boycott - www.usmagazine.com
usmagazine.com
27.06.2020 / 22:51

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Privately Support Facebook Advertising Boycott

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are supporting the #StopHateforProfit campaign, which aims to stop companies from buying ads on Facebook until it moderates hate speech and misinformation.Harry, 35, and Meghan, 38, have been privately encouraging CEOs to support the campaign, according to a report from Town & Country.

Black Music Month 2020 Playlist: LVRN Encourage You to 'Disconnect and Press Play' - www.billboard.com - USA
billboard.com
24.06.2020 / 19:37

Black Music Month 2020 Playlist: LVRN Encourage You to 'Disconnect and Press Play'

This year, Black Music Month took a different turn. Because of the horrific deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and more at the hands of police, we at Billboard hope to uplift and empower African Americans during this cloudy and dubious time. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for the remainder of the month, an artist will provide a playlist designed to remedy the heartaches endured by the Black community.

Black Music Month 2020 Playlist: Boogie Wants His Song Picks to 'Represent the Emotion of the People' - www.billboard.com - USA
billboard.com
22.06.2020 / 23:51

Black Music Month 2020 Playlist: Boogie Wants His Song Picks to 'Represent the Emotion of the People'

This year, Black Music Month took a different turn. Because of the horrific deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and more at the hands of police, we at Billboard hope to uplift and empower African Americans during this cloudy and dubious time. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for the remainder of the month, an artist will provide a playlist designed to remedy the heartaches endured by the Black community.

Usher, Taylor Swift and More Stars Encourage Fans to Celebrate Juneteenth - www.usmagazine.com - USA - Washington
usmagazine.com
19.06.2020 / 19:51

Usher, Taylor Swift and More Stars Encourage Fans to Celebrate Juneteenth

mourn the loss of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and more victims of police brutality, many celebrities have taken this moment to advocate for making Juneteenth a nationally recognized holiday. In a lengthy Washington Post op-ed, Usher detailed how the significant day should be widely celebrated.“We could observe it, as many black Americans already do, by celebrating both our first step toward freedom as black people in America and also the many contributions to this land,” he wrote.

H.E.R., Go-Go Guru Chuck Brown & Animated James Brown Mini-Series Amplify Black Music Month Salutes - www.billboard.com
billboard.com
19.06.2020 / 18:55

H.E.R., Go-Go Guru Chuck Brown & Animated James Brown Mini-Series Amplify Black Music Month Salutes

“I Can’t Breathe”: H.E.R. commemorates Juneteenth (June 19) with the release of the compelling new song “I Can’t Breathe” (“I Can’t Breathe”), inspired by the loss of Black lives through police brutality including George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.

Little Simz on racial equality in the music industry: “There’s a lot more to be done” - www.nme.com - Minneapolis
nme.com
19.06.2020 / 18:07

Little Simz on racial equality in the music industry: “There’s a lot more to be done”

Little Simz has spoken about racial equality in the music industry, saying there’s “a lot more that can be done.”In response to the Black Lives Matter protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis, an industry initiative saw a blackout on social media for one day.Speaking to NME for this week’s Big Read cover story, Simz said: “There’s a lot more that can be done, but I think it’s a wider conversation to be had, to be honest.

Taylor Swift joins calls to make Juneteenth a national holiday in the US - www.breakingnews.ie - USA - Texas - Taylor - county Swift
breakingnews.ie
19.06.2020 / 08:45

Taylor Swift joins calls to make Juneteenth a national holiday in the US

Taylor Swift has joined calls for Juneteenth, the date which marks the official end of slavery in the US, to be made a national holiday.

Nicole Beharie on the Unexpected Timeliness of 'Miss Juneteenth' (Exclusive) - www.etonline.com - Texas - Oklahoma - county Tulsa - county Worth - county Galveston
etonline.com
18.06.2020 / 23:07

Nicole Beharie on the Unexpected Timeliness of 'Miss Juneteenth' (Exclusive)

Black Lives Matter movement following the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and more (plus President Trump's hastily rescinded decision to hold a campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on June 19), Juneteenth is in the national spotlight like never before.

Meek Mill Suggests Black Officers Should Make Up Half Of The Police Force In Black Neighborhoods - theshaderoom.com
theshaderoom.com
18.06.2020 / 05:51

Meek Mill Suggests Black Officers Should Make Up Half Of The Police Force In Black Neighborhoods

George Floyd has sparked this much needed conversation, and Meek says the system is made to keep black people in a “slave mentality”, regardless of being in a position of power.“It’s like slave mentality, hire a few blacks, don’t give them enough power and put them against their own… like the old slave movies!,” he says.

Black Music Month 2020 Playlist: Def Jam's Maxo 'Prays For Transparency Moving Forward' - www.billboard.com - Los Angeles - USA
billboard.com
17.06.2020 / 21:47

Black Music Month 2020 Playlist: Def Jam's Maxo 'Prays For Transparency Moving Forward'

This year, Black Music Month takes a different turn. Because of the horrific deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and more, we at Billboard hope to uplift and empower African Americans during this cloudy and dubious time. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for the remainder of the month, an artist will provide a playlist designed to remedy the heartaches endured by the Black community.

South Africa’s Anant Singh Expresses Hope and Anger in Black Lives Matter Letter - variety.com - South Africa
variety.com
16.06.2020 / 21:15

South Africa’s Anant Singh Expresses Hope and Anger in Black Lives Matter Letter

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefVeteran South African filmmaker Anant Singh has penned an open letter comparing the problems of racism within his own country with the killings of George Floyd and Rayshard Brooks at the hands of police in the U.S.The letter, which he calls “All Lives Matter, Especially Black Lives,” is published on the 44th anniversary of the Soweto uprising, in which 69 people were killed by South African police.

Universal Music Group's New Task Force Leaders Share Their Vision: 'A Real Opportunity for Change' - www.billboard.com
billboard.com
11.06.2020 / 19:29

Universal Music Group's New Task Force Leaders Share Their Vision: 'A Real Opportunity for Change'

George Floyd's killing on May 25 and the protests that followed, Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment and Warner Music Group all launched multimillion-dollar initiatives to fight racism and support social justice, with pledges to curb bias endured by black artists, executives and staffers. It’s not the first time the business has tried to tackle these problems.

George Floyd’s 6-year-old daughter Gianna granted full-ride college scholarship - us.hola.com - Texas - Washington
us.hola.com
11.06.2020 / 19:01

George Floyd’s 6-year-old daughter Gianna granted full-ride college scholarship

Gianna, the six-year-old daughter of  George Floyd and Roxie Washington. It was announced that Texas Southern University has offered the young girl a full-ride scholarship, should she choose to attend the school.

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