Nickelodeon shutting down (along with every other Viacom network) for 17 minutes to support the nation-wide school walkout on March 14, 2018.
And again on June 1, 2020, they shut down for 8 minutes and 46 seconds in honor of the murder of George Floyd and the ensuing protests against Police Brutality. During this time, they ran this message on screen:
Nickelodeon is going off the air for 8 minutes and 46 seconds in support of justice, equality and human rights.
Nickelodeon Declaration of Kids' Rights
You have the right to be seen, heard and respected as a citizen of the world.
You have the right to a world that is peaceful.
You have the right to be treated with equality, regardless of the color of your skin.
You have the right to be protected from harm, injustice and hatred.
You have the right to an education that prepared you to run the world.
You have the right to your opinions and feelings, even if others don't agree with them.
that was shown as Nick's 2013 Comic-Con, which showcases many of Nickelodeon's shows, old and new. note
