Today is Blackout Tuesday
(Wikipedia) Blackout Tuesday is a collective action originally started by elements of the music industry to protest racism and police brutality.
The action, organized in response to the killing of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor,is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Businesses taking part are encouraged to abstain from releasing music and other business operations.
The call to action was initiated by music executives Brianna Agyemang and Jamila Thomas, Senior Director of Marketing at Atlantic Records.
Businesses are participating in different manners. Black Americans are asked to not buy or sell on this day to show economic strength and unity. Spotify announced it would be adding a 8-minute and 46-second moment of silence to certain podcasts and playlists for the day.
On Instagram, users participate by posting a single photo of a black square alongside the hashtag #blackouttuesday.
Organizations supporting Blackout Tuesday suggest this day can be an opportunity for reflection on racism and the effects of it on society. Others suggest it is an opportunity to take time from work to focus on helping others.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackout_Tuesday
