![]() ![]() I’d much rather they post the results of all this planning they’re saying they’re doing today," tweeted noted the contradiction in people going "silent" when they hadn't spoken up at all to begin with.After a weekend of unrest, many people posted black squares on their Instagrams on Tuesday. It’s just a checkpoint to pass thru so companies can feel like something has been done. Some people called out the movement as performative. we need to spread info and be as loud as ever." we don’t need to slow it down by posting nothing. i don’t think the movement has ever been this powerful. "I just really think this is the time to push as hard as ever. bro saying stop posting for a day is the worst idea ever," the artist wrote to Twitter. Lil Nas X shared the same sentiment saying that people need to see what's going on during the protests. The Blackout Tuesday movement hasn't been without criticism.Ĭalifornia Bay Area artist Kehlani noted that it may be "dangerous" to cut off communication and stop the spread of information on social media. Smaller, independent labels as well as music publishing companies and management firms have also signed on. Others that have committed to taking part in Blackout Tuesday include the Recording Academy Columbia Records the Sony imprints RCA Records and Epic Records the Universal Music Group divisions Republic Records, Def Jam, UMG Nashville, Capitol Records and Island Records and the Warner Music Group imprints Atlantic and Warner Records. "I pray that looking beyond this day we can all work together to overcome this hatred and division and start to heal the pain and suffering that everybody is feeling in the country," he continued. On Monday, legendary rocker Mick Jagger weighed in, saying, "It's heartbreaking to see America tearing itself apart again over race issues." The minutes are meant to mark the terrible history of racism, this tragic moment in time and hope for and demand a better future, the statement reads. ET, CEO Jim Meyer said in an internal note shared with USA TODAY. SiriusXM music channels will go silent for three minutes Tuesday at 3 p.m. ![]() ![]() Other streaming services took part as well, including YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Pandora and Tidal. We stand in solidarity with Black communities everywhere." "This calls upon us all to speak and act against racism and injustice of all kinds. "In steadfast support of the Black voices that define music, creativity, and culture, we use ours," the tweet said. The company pledged to match "donations made by employees to organizations focused on the fight against racism injustice inequity."Īpple Music helped amplify the effort, tweeting a message to its 9.7 million followers. Spotify used black logos for more than a dozen of its flagship playlists and podcasts, including Today’s Top Hits and RapCaviar, as a symbol of solidarity, the streaming giant said on its blog. "While this is only one day, we are working on ways to actively fight for meaningful, systematic change against the injustices black people continue to face," the post from the official Instagram account read. Perry directed her followers to organizations like National Bail Out, NAACP Legal Defense Fund and Black Lives Matter among others.īroadway shows such as "Hamilton" and "Dear Evan Hansen" shared posts late Monday night, announcing they would join fellow musicians Tuesday in supporting black artists. This soon to be mother is going to work hard to make damn sure this world is a more just place for every child." You can do the same at the link in my bio. "I’ve chosen to donate to the organizations tagged in this post. "I try to live my life to answer the question, 'How can I be of service?' I have spent the last few days watching, listening and reflecting about how to utilize my privilege and platform," Perry wrote. Perry shared the uniform black image to her Instagram alongside a lengthy post calling for people to take action. I won’t be posting on social media and I ask you all to do the same." "To start I will be participating in #BlackoutTuesday tomorrow …. and use our voices for good," Spears wrote in an Instagram caption Monday. Right now I think we all should do what we can to listen …. and for everything going on in our country. "My heart breaks for my friends in the black community …. Spears shared she would be participating in Blackout Tuesday and would be refraining from using social media. ![]()
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