After the unfortunate death of George Floyd , various movements against racism have been carried out, in several cities in the United States and through social networks, and this Tuesday one of them is held, called "Blackout Tuesday" .
This is an initiative that consists of proposing a stoppage or blackout by the music industry, and which was joined by major record labels, in addition to various artists, who will give up any work activity, such as releases and promotions, not answer emails , and not broadcast music on their channels and platforms.
Following this call, music groups 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 networks, with which he commits to being more responsible with everything that this movement represents.
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"Given the situation facing the African-American community in the United States today, it is clear that these are not days of celebration. They are sad days. Today in this context, one of the best things we can all do is educate ourselves and learn more about this problematic ", reads part of the message published by the Colombian artist.
"I promise you that, from now on, like any human being, artist, Latino and friend, I promise to be more responsible with everything that this movement represents," he added.
Finally, he called his fans to be part of this campaign against racism. "I invite the entire Latino community to come together. We are aware that as a minority we become a small part of the pain that we experience on a daily basis, so we help and support all of our brothers and sisters."
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For its part, the famous rock group led by Mick Jagger used his official Instagram account to demonstrate about it.
"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, symbolizing this suspension of activities.
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Singer Madonna shared a clip with the black background and emotional words accompanying the post .
"No one is born hating another person because of the color of their skin or their background, or their religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, because love comes more naturally to the heart human, "wrote the interpreter.
Previously, the artist published a video showing a speech delivered by Malcolm X in 1965 at the University of Oxford.
"Malcolm X gives a powerful speech in 1965 at the University of Oxford ... I am not promoting violence, but there comes a time when a man or a woman can no longer accept being treated as second-class citizens. The extremist behavior that I hope and pray is tolerance and understanding in all sectors of our communities, "Madonna wrote next to the clip.
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"This can only come through education. Teaching our children that no human being should be persecuted or discriminated against, or treated less than a human being based on the color of their skin, their religion, their sexual preference, their gender. or his age. If a conversation is difficult, it is the one to have, "he added.
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