By Ted Johnson
01.06.2020 - 15:15 / billboard.com
The music industry is calling for a "Blackout Tuesday" in response to the death of George Floyd.On Friday (May 29), less than a week after Floyd was suffocated by a Minneapolis police officer during an arrest, numerous music companies and artists began spreading a message on social media calling for “a day to disconnect from work and reconnect with out community" and “an urgent step of action to provoke accountability and change.”"As gatekeepers of the culture, it's our responsibility to not
.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.
By Mackenzie Nichols
By Denise Petski
The music is going quiet for «Blackout Tuesday» to let the sounds of protest and calls for action be heard. In a charge led by several record label execs — and joined by a multitude of artists — the music industry is coming to a temporary halt Tuesday to raise awareness and show solidarity with the demonstrations being held against police brutality.
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.
The music industry is calling for a "Blackout Tuesday" in response to the death of George Floyd.
The music industry is planning to turn off the music and hold a day to reflect and implement change in response to the death of George Floyd and the killings of other black people.
NEW YORK -- The music industry is planning to turn off the music and hold a day to reflect and implement change in response to the death of George Floyd and the killings of other black people.
The rapper has been vocal over the past week on the outrage that's been sparked by Floyd's death
The music industry is calling for a "Blackout Tuesday" in response to the death of George Floyd.
After Taylor Swift recently called out Donald Trump, Lady Gaga is also questioning the US President in the matter of Geoge Floyd's death. A few days ago, US President Donald Trump took to his social media handle and posted an insensitive tweet regarding the protests for George Floyd's death at the hands of four policemen.
The music industry is calling for a "Blackout Tuesday" in response to the death of George Floyd.