TV, radio and music industries mark ‘Blackout Tuesday’

Radio stations and TV channels in the UK have changed their programmes to mark "Blackout Tuesday", reflecting on George Floyd’s death in police custody.

BBC Radio 1Xtra is hosting a series of discussions and debates in support of the black community, with song choices that reflect black pride and identity.

Many record labels and music stars have stopped work to observe the initiative.

MTV went silent for eight minutes – the length of time a white police officer knelt on Mr Floyd’s neck.