'Blackout Tuesday' Is Reaching Millions, But Not In The Way Intended

The video discusses Blackout Tuesday, a movement initiated by music industry leaders to support racial justice. It encourages reflection and action to aid the black community. Companies like Spotify and Apple participated by pausing social media and promoting black artists. However, the trend of posting black squares on Instagram with BLM hashtags is seen as counterproductive, as it obscures important resources. The movement has gained significant traction, with over 18 million posts on Instagram.

Who initiated the Blackout Tuesday movement?

• Spotify and Apple

• George Floyd and Jamila Thomas

• Jamila Thomas and Brianna Ojemann

• Casey Mendoza and Brianna Ojemann

What was the main purpose of Blackout Tuesday according to its initiators?

• To have a reflective conversation about supporting the black community.

• To promote new artists.

• To launch new music albums.

• To organize protests.

What actions did companies like Spotify and Apple take during Blackout Tuesday?

• They reduced subscription fees.

• They organized concerts.

• They paused social media and promoted black artists.

• They launched new music albums.

Why was the use of the Black Lives Matter hashtag with black squares seen as counterproductive?

• It was not recognized by Instagram.

• It promoted unrelated content.

• It obscured important resources and information.

• It led to an increase in social media traffic.

How many posts did the Blackout Tuesday movement have on Instagram as of the reporting?

• Over 1 million

• Over 5 million

• Over 10 million

• Over 18 million