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By now, many users have flooded Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter with simple black squares for “Blackout Tuesday,” an online showing of solidarity with the nationwide demonstrations against police brutality. Despite the significance of the trending social media movement, some activists are raising concerns about “Blackout Tuesday” posts blocking out important protest updates under the “#BlackLivesMatter” hashtag, which is now filled to the brim with black squares. “If you are participating in this, don’t use the tag #BlackLivesMatter,” actor and comedian Kumail Nanjiani tweeted. “It’s pushing down important and relevant content.”

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Jun 3, 2020

Troy Carter on Q&A and Blackout Tuesday with Guy Raz | How I Built This | NPR
Troy Carter is the founder of Q&A, and he's a music industry veteran who's worked with Lady Gaga, Eve, John Legend, and more. In this conversation with How I Built This host Guy Raz, Troy reflects on the implications of COVID-19, and the conversation surrounding racial inequality in the United States.

Jun 2, 2020

Jun 1, 2020

Central Texas music industry participates in Blackout Tuesday
Blackout Tuesday: Music Industry Grinds to a Halt in Solidarity | Billboard News
Music Industry Going Dark For 'Blackout Tuesday'!
J. Cole, Killer Mike & Hip-Hop Community Demand Justice for George Floyd | Everyday Struggle
On Monday's (June 1) episode of #EverydayStruggle, Nadeska, Wayno and DJ Akademiks start off the show sharing their grievances for the murder of George Floyd, who was viciously killed by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. The crew also shares their personal encounters with law enforcement and speak on Jay-Z’s statement, furthering the plan to get justice for Floyd’s murder. Next, the EDS squad discusses Lil Wayne’s recent conversation with Fat Joe on Instagram Live, where he stated ‘we have to stop blaming everyone with a badge.’ Later, the trio gets into an intense discussion about the cancellation of TikTok amongst black users, and the importance of other social media platforms using their brands to be activists within the movement. In relation, the crew talks about Twitter calling out President Trump for his harmful tweets against the recent protests happening in response to the senseless murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and many more before them and lastly, the EDS crew announced their participation in the Music Industry Blackout occurring on Tuesday, June 2 in direct response to the recent events. #TheShowMustBePaused
Music Industry Calling For Tuesday Blackout (The Six-Minute Music Business Podcast)