Music industry will go quiet on ‘Black Out Tuesday’ to fight racial injustices

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.

Stormzy has pledged to donate a total of £10million to organisations, charities and movements that are committed to fighting racial inequality, justice reform and black empowerment within the UK.The 26 year old has released a statement amid the global outrage following the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who was killed at the hands of police officers in America.

Justin Bieber has vowed to fight racial injustice after proclaiming that he has “benefited off of black culture”.The ‘Yummy’ singer has been using his social media channels over the past 10 days to speak out against racism following the death of George Floyd.Floyd, an African-American man, was killed in Minneapolis on May 25 when a white police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes and ignored the man’s pleas that he couldn’t breathe.In a new Instagram post, Bieber acknowledged that

As the Black Lives Matter movement continues to make headlines, Justin Bieber came forward to make a promise. The international singer has been showing his support towards the movement since George Floyd's horrifying death rocked the United States of America.

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Justin Bieber, 26, is speaking out about the Black Lives Matter movement. The Canadian singer has been actively posting about the death of George Floyd, social injustice and racial inequality over the past few days, but seemingly took some time to reflect on this own relationship with Black culture. “I am inspired by black culture. I have benefitted off black culture,” he began his post, written in Apple’s Notes, shared on Saturday, June 6.

Basketball legend Michael Jordan and officials behind his athletic brand have pledged $100 million (£79 million) over the next decade to fight racial injustice.Days after the sports hero made a rare political statement expressing his deep pain and anger at the police brutality which led to the death of African-American man George Floyd in Minnesota, he joined forces with Jordan Brand executives to announce plans to support organisations working towards “ensuring racial equality, social justice

Beyonce has urged fans to remain “aligned and focused” in the fight against racial inequality as Black Lives Matter protests hit global landmarks. In a post shared on Instagram on Thursday, the Halo hitmaker encouraged her followers to continue the call for “real justice” and stand up to be counted in the aftermath of the shocking death of George Floyd, which has sparked the anti-racism demonstrations around the world.

Donations are just one part of the multi-faceted approach needed to fight systemic racism. But these music companies are putting their money where their mouth is.

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 Amara La Negra  has had enough with racism. In a recent video, the Dominican singer, whose real name is Diana Danelys De Los Santos, conveyed her thoughts, feelings and the social paradigms about the systemic racism in the US.

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.

Major labels have joined other music industry groups and artists in pledging a “blackout” to protest against the death of George Floyd.

The music industry is planning to go quiet on June 2 for Black Out Tuesday to hold a day to reflect and implement change in response to the death of George Floyd. Black Out Tuesday was organized by several top record labels as protests erupted due to Floyd’s death as well as the killings of Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor.

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 across the world is observing Black Out Tuesday (June 2) in response to the collective fury over the death of George Floyd.

The music industry across the world is observing Black Out Tuesday (June 2) in response to the collective fury over the death of George Floyd.