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Episode 161 - We're Trying to Solve Racism

Published 6 years, 4 months ago
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8 minutes and 46 seconds. That's how long VIACOMCBS played black on their channels including BET, CMT, MTV, and Nickelodeon. This was done in solidarity with the unfortunate death George Floyd -- as perpetrated by a Minneapolis officer -- and the Black Lives Matter movement. This week, we take a look at why ViacomCBS, NETFLIX, DISNEY, WARNERMEDIA, NIKE, PELOTON and hundreds of other brands joined in with the discussion on race. Plus: what other companies like IGN and GAMESPOT are doing to further the conversation and how the movement may have hindered itself with its own social media blackout.

ViacomCBS dedicates 8 minutes and 46 seconds of air time to Black Lives Matter

Music streaming services join together for Blackout Tuesday

Netflix, Disney, WarnerMedia and others join in too

Peloton, Facebook, Nike as well

Blackout Tuesday posts drowning out Black Lives Matter posts

HBO Max’s bumpy start

How Disney reengineered “The Simpsons” aspect ratio

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