Rihanna, Green Day, Katy Perry y más, se suman al ‘BlackOut Tuesday’

La industria de la música está haciendo una pausa el día de hoy (2 de junio) por el «BlackOut Tuesday», un esfuerzo que exige «un día para desconectarse del trabajo y reconectarse con nuestra comunidad«.

La cuenta de los artistas en las redes sociales se están vistiendo de negro y usan el hashtag #TheShowMustBePaused.

La iniciativa fue creada por dos ejecutivas de Atlantic Records, Jamila Thomas y Brianna Agyemang, como respuesta a los asesinatos de Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery y George Floyd, más recientemente.

Este apagón «está destinado a interrumpir intencionalmente la semana laboral», según el sitio web de la iniciativa.

«El lunes sugiere un largo fin de semana, y no podemos esperar hasta el viernes para el cambio. Es un día para tomar el ritmo de una conversación honesta, reflexiva y productiva sobre qué acciones debemos tomar colectivamente para apoyar a la comunidad afrodescendiente».

«Estamos cansados ​​y no podemos cambiar las cosas solos. Mientras tanto, para nuestros amigos y familiares de color: tómese un tiempo para usted y su salud mental. Para nuestros aliados, ahora es el momento de tener conversaciones difíciles con familiares, amigos y colegas».

En honor a la acción de hoy, docenas de artistas, desde Rihanna hasta The Beatles, Green Day, Ricky Martin, Kelly Rowland, Normani, Christina Aguilera, Alejandro Sanz, Radiohead, Jennifer Hudson, Beastie Boys, Paula Abdul, Armin Van Buuren y muchos más, honran el esfuerzo publicando cajas negras en sus redes sociales o declaraciones de apoyo:

we ain’t buying shit!!! and we ain’t selling shit neither!! gang gang! #BLACKOUTTUESDAY AF!!! @FentyOfficial @fentybeauty @SavageXFenty ?????? pic.twitter.com/XNC44Tegj5

— Rihanna (@rihanna) June 2, 2020

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— Coldplay?☀️ (@coldplay) June 2, 2020

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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. I hope that #BlackoutTuesday gives us all (especially in the music industry) an opportunity to take what we’re learning and put it into action on Wednesday, and every day going forward. There are many ways to support the movement towards justice and equality. I’ve chosen to donate to the organizations tagged in this post. You can do the same at the link in my bio. This soon to be mother is going to work hard to make damn sure this world is a more just place for every child. #BlackLivesMatter

A post shared by KATY PERRY (@katyperry) on Jun 2, 2020 at 12:04am PDT

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— KELENDRIA ROWLAND (@KELLYROWLAND) June 2, 2020

Tomorrow I will not be posting anything as I stand in solidarity and support with #BlackLivesMatter – as the music industry takes the day to reflect on how we can all work towards a better future. #TheShowMustBePaused pic.twitter.com/LfvA5CGr1w

— Christina Aguilera (@xtina) June 2, 2020

#TheShowMustBePaused#BlackOutTuesday#BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/gP4GBwUNHi

— Alejandro Sanz (@AlejandroSanz) June 2, 2020

Foo Fighters are observing Blackout Tuesday to stand with the black community and our colleagues, artists, crews, fans and leaders fighting against injustice and racism. Text FLOYD to 55156 to sign the Justice for George Floyd petition. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/CREqTlHeOs

— Foo Fighters (@foofighters) June 2, 2020

Tomorrow I am participating in #BlackOutTuesday alongside my music industry colleagues. We'll step back from social media & discuss, reflect and plan action against racial injustices. We must be held accountable to bring about change! #BlackLivesMatter #TheShowMustBePaused ? XoP pic.twitter.com/RqnVmue1q4

— Paula Abdul (@PaulaAbdul) June 2, 2020

In solidarity and observance of the #amplifymelanatedvoices movement, we will be refraining from posting content on this platform to create space to amplify the voices and experiences of Black people who need to be heard. Listen. Learn. #amplifymelanatedvoices #blacklivesmatter pic.twitter.com/Jiy0yJK50b

— Green Day (@GreenDay) June 2, 2020

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— Ricky Martin (@ricky_martin) June 2, 2020

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— Armin van Buuren (@arminvanbuuren) June 2, 2020

#TheShowMustBePaused so we can all take a moment to show support. Links to support and contribute what you can: https://t.co/4nKYr8Y1Hs. Or text FLOYD to 55156 to sign the Justice for George Floyd petition. pic.twitter.com/EL1JwqHPUK

— Beck (@beck) June 2, 2020

Stay tuned this week for our own call to action. In the meantime, we didn’t want to stay quiet.
We'll forever stand with the black community, our fellow artists, fans and leaders fighting against injustice and racism.@ColorOfChange @NAACP_LDF @blackfutureslab @eji_org pic.twitter.com/016NvsNKe8

— Beastie Boys (@beastieboys) June 2, 2020

#BlackLivesMatter #TheShowMustBePaused pic.twitter.com/TctGotRN5e

— The Beatles (@thebeatles) June 2, 2020

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