BlackOut Tuesday: Celebrities are Showing Solidarity against racial injustice

Today is blackout Tuesday. A day where people of all races (especially celebrities), come together to show support to the black community.

In the light of George Floyd’s death in police custody and the ensuing protests worldwide, the music industry championed turning June 2 into “Blackout Tuesday.” A day to press pause on usual business and turn toward fighting racial injustice. Numerous large music labels, as well as iconic musicians such as Peter Gabriel and Mick Jagger, joined the movement that was being shared on social media with the hashtag #TheShowMustBePaused. 

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— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) June 1, 2020

Mick, Keith, Charlie and Ronnie stand with all who object to racism, violence or bigotry.#theshowmustbepaused #blacklivesmatter

— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) June 1, 2020

Many artists and labels used #TheShowMustBePaused hashtag as they expressed plans to take part in Blackout Tuesday; which is today.

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— Warner Records (@warnerrecords) May 30, 2020

On Tuesday 2 June, Abbey Road Studios is wholeheartedly supporting #TheShowMustBePaused. We will not be conducting any business in observance of Black Out Tuesday. It’s time to pause, reflect, learn and act for long term change. Enough is enough. #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/GA2Ql6AJ1o

— Abbey Road Studios (@AbbeyRoad) June 1, 2020

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— Def Jam Recordings (@defjam) May 31, 2020

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— Columbia Records (@ColumbiaRecords) May 31, 2020

It’s hard to know what to say because I’ve been dealing with racism my entire life. That said, it’s rearing its ugly head right now & by God it’s time to deal with it once & for all. My team & I stand for justice. Convos will be had & action will be taken. #THESHOWMUSTBEPAUSED pic.twitter.com/0pehqgGN6o

— Quincy Jones (@QuincyDJones) May 31, 2020

Today being the D’Day, some of the biggest names; even spilling from the music industry, have taken to their socials to support #BlackOutTuesday. Here are a few;

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If you keep seeing black squares all over your social media timeline; now you know why! #BlackOutTuesday #BlackLivesMatter

What are your thoughts? Would you be doing the same or do you think its irrelevant.