Published 16:21 IST, June 2nd 2020

Apple Music observes 'Black Out Tuesday', plans action to support Black artists

Apple Music has come up with ‘#TheShowMustBePaused’ to observe ‘Black Out Tuesday’ and plan actions “to support Black artists” on June 2 amid violent protests.

Reported by: Aanchal Nigam
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As more and more organisations unite to raise ir voice against racial discrimination t only in United States, Apple Music came up with ‘#ShowMustBePaused’ to observe ‘Black Out Tuesday’ and plan actions “to support Black artists” on June 2. death of George Floyd in Minnesota last week has triggered violent protests across US and 46-year-old man has become latest face of global movement calling for equality and justice. recent initiative by Apple has been widely applauded among internet users who called it a “great move”.

Including India, Apple Music application is showcasing a mess “Black Out” on June 2. Once user touches on “browse” tab, app says “In observation” with a follow-up mess, “We stand in solidarity with Black communities everywhere." One more will direct user to songs by global black artists, that are specially curated in wake of recent trdies. 

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Netizens praise Apple

Apple Music’s initiative that came just days after Facebook and Snapchat raised concerns of racial inequality in United States, and is being widely hailed across social media platforms. One of Twitter users also said that “this is what I like to see”. While some even called tweet by Apple Music as “mess of day”, ors said y are "confused" how songs would help when ' US is burning in anger'.

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16:21 IST, June 2nd 2020