After the unfortunate death of George Floyd, various movements against racism have sparked in several cities in the United States and through social media. Today, “Blackout Tuesday,” takes place.
It is an initiative proposed as a day for people in the music industry to reflect, recharge, and disseminate information in light of everything that has been happening since Floyd’s death.
Following this movement, major record labels and celebrities such as The Rolling Stones, Billie Eilish, Rihanna, Beyoncé, Demi Lovato, Taylor Swift and others announced that they will respect the day.
J Balvin shared a profound message on social media, with which he commits to being more responsible with everything that this movement represents.
"Given the circumstances facing the Black community in the United States this is not a time to provide levity and celebration. Rather, this is a time to educate myself and my loved ones and take action," reads part of the message published by the Colombian rapper.
"I pledge from this day forward...as a human, as an artist, as a latino, as a friend... to do better," he added.
Finally, Balvin urged his fans to be part of this campaign against racism. "I urge the Latino community to join me - we know as a minority ourselves just a small part of the pain that they live in each and every day - let's help our brothers and sisters."
The Rolling Stones used their official Instagram account to show their support.
"Mick, Keith, Charlie, and Ronnie are with all those who oppose racism, violence or intolerance," says the post.
Meanwhile, artists such as Demi Lovato, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Bieber, Rihanna and Taylor Swift published a black image on Instagram as part of “Blackout Tuesday.”
Madonna shared a clip with a black background and emotional words accompanying the post.
“No one, Is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, And if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love,
for love comes more naturally to the Human Heart Than it’s opposite,” the singer wrote.
Previously, Madonna published a video showing a speech delivered by Malcolm X in 1965 at the University of Oxford.
"Malcom X gives a powerful speech in 1965 at Oxford University. I’m not promoting violence but there comes a time when a Man or a Woman can no longer accept being treated like a second-class citizen. The extremist behavior that I’m hoping and praying for Is Tolerance and Understanding. In all sectors of our communities,” she wrote.
"This can only come through Education. Teaching our children that No Human Being should be persecuted or discriminated against or be treated less than Human based on the color of their skin. Their religion. Their sexual preference, their gender or their age. If a conversation is hard.............. it’s the one that needs to be had,” read Madonna’s whole caption.