Music industry hits pause to reflect as U.S. protests rage


  • World
  • Monday, 01 Jun 2020

Protesters laying on the ground chant "I can't breathe" at a rally against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Portland, Oregon, U.S. May 31, 2020. REUTERS/Terray Sylvester

(Reuters) - Leading record labels will mark "Black Out Tuesday" this week, suspending business and working with communities to fight racial inequality after protests erupted in the United States following the death of a black man, George Floyd, in police custody.

Several top artists have also spoken out in response to the death and subsequent demonstrations, some of which have turned violent.

Subscribe now and receive FREE sooka plan for 1 month.
T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

Qatar passes referendum, replaces Shura Council elections with appointments, interior minister says
World Urban Forum participants praise China's efforts to promote urban greening
7 Tunisian students receive Chinese Ambassador Scholarships
Voters overwhelmingly say U.S. democracy is under threat, exit polls show
Israeli researchers detect alarming coral bleaching in Red Sea
Austria raises budget deficit forecast for 2024, 2025
Migrant caravan of 3,000 heads north in Mexico as US votes
U.S. stocks close higher
Crude futures settle higher
U.S. dollar ticks down

Others Also Read