black squares

A form of black square — 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.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of black square
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APA

black squares. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/black%20squares

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“black squares.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/black%20squares. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “black squares,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/black%20squares.

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