An online anti-racism campaign originating in the music industry spread across every corner of the entertainment world and social media
An online anti-racism campaign originating in the music industry spread across every corner of the entertainment world and social media Tuesday, creating both a groundswell of solidarity and much disagreement about its execution and effectiveness.
The activism effort, dubbed Blackout Tuesday, was a response to the killing of George Floyd and the volatile demonstrations it continues to fuel nationwide. The internet campaign was aimed at supporting the goals of the Black Lives Matter movement, and amplifying the work of black...
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