LAUSR

The Triune God has always championed the cause of those who are oppressed. Jesus’ life, death, resurrection, and ascension display the perfect embodiment of social justice. #BlackOutTuesday was one of the largest online social justice demonstrations to date. The proceeds of #BlackoutTuesday and the overwhelming lack of follow-up action after the event provide a window into current activism and the ways in which historic patterns are still prevalent despite the veneer of increased awareness. While current patterns of activism may commonly stop at a black square, the call of Christ invites his followers to move beyond such performative actions into true anti-racist action. This article aims to apply the integration of psychology and theology to modern-day social justice issues using three perspectives that center allyship, false hope, and amplifying silenced voices through the lens of the impetus for #BlackoutTuesday, its misrepresentation in the media, and its actual impact and fallout.