The trending hashtag, created by Margaret Cho and The Nerds Of Color, emerged in response to Scarlett Johansson and Tilda Swinton’s controversial casting as originally Asian characters in two major studio films. 

The influential DJ died at the age of 45 from undisclosed causes. 

The recurring #BlackOutDay, designed to celebrate and promote black culture and empowerment on social media, honored The Haitian Revolution during yesterday’s campaign.