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the anti-racism protests that have taken place worldwide following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25. On Thursday the 11th of June, we're asking artists and others in the music industry to pledge to use their platform to highlight and challenge racism wherever they see it.

Jessie Ware has postponed her upcoming fourth album ‘What’s Your Pleasure?’ so as to not “distract” from important messages and discussion surrounding racism.The singer-songwriter was due to release the record next Friday (June 19), the same date as US holiday Juneteenth (aka Freedom Day) which is celebrated annually by African-Americans.Following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota last month, conversations around racial injustice and prejudice have come to the fore once again

The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Nene Leakes, who caught flack for coming out to protect black businesses during the recent protests, has done a full 180. In a surprising move, Nene teamed up with her husband, Gregg Leakes, and other family members to march in Atlanta with many people demanding changes after the death of George Floyd in the hands of a white police officer on May 25 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

As George Floyd protests continue to rage in the US, celebrities are taking a stand to speak up and contribute in their own little way. Selena Gomez is one such star.

Sophia Bush knows a lot about guns and that’s why she wants more gun control.

"We are so beautiful and have such a wonderful history of strength, overcoming, talent, innovation, creativity, invention and love."

Brees has now issued a lengthy apology

When 12-year-old singer Keedron Bryant lifted his voice to poignantly decry the senseless murder of George Floyd in a May 29 Instagram post that’s since drawn nearly 3 million views, the pre-teen joined the countless voices that have been fighting to end racism for the last 400 years. Music has always played an integral role in black people’s fight for eq

John Boyega has been dealing with racism at a larger scale his entire career. In a time where the black community needs people to speak up the most, the Star Wars actor showed up and showed out.

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New York City police officers surrounded, shoved and yelled expletives at two Associated Press journalists covering protests Tuesday in the latest aggression against members of the media during a week of unrest around the country. Portions of the incident were captured on video by videojournalist Robert Bumsted, who was working with photographer Maye-E Wong to document the protests in lower Manhattan over the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

"Inaction is what got us here. Let's move on this together and seize this opportunity for action"

While citizens nationwide are protesting the death of George Floyd, who died after a Minneapolis officer kneeled on his neck for nine minutes, musicians and others in the music industry are also speaking up and looking for ways to help end racism and bring about accountability.We at Billboard -- like the many artists, companies, music industry professionals and more -- are also adding our voices to stand in solidarity. A message from Billboard.

"Inaction is what got us here. Let's move on this together and seize this opportunity for action"

R&B star The Weeknd has called on his corporate “partners” in the music industry to join him in making significant donations to support Black Lives Matter causes.

Several international stars have come forward to show their support to the ongoing Black Lives Matter movement. The powerful movement was a result of the death of an unarmed black citizen in the US.

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.

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.