Slack DM interface shows black background with near-black text after update
After a forced Slack update the DM tab background turned black with near-black text, rendering all direct messages invisible. Users have no control over the rendering failure and cannot opt out of the update. Part of the broader May 2026 Slack rendering regression.
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