Etymology

black square

Today it means: A predominantly black image, posted by users of social media, as a demonstration of support for awareness and protest campaigns, particularly those related to racism and police brutality. Full definition →

First used 2020s
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From black + square.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 2020s A predominantly black image, posted by users of social media, as a demonstration of support for awareness and protest campaigns, particularly those related to racism and police brutality.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.