I agree with so much of this! The exploitation of terms like “feminism” and using revolutionary imagery as a cash grab is concerning. But she won’t stop, because it works. It’s also interesting to ask, why do we expect celebrities (mainly black and brown celebrities) to do better? Is it because they’re the last relevant cultural icons? Is this what we’ve come to, begging celebrities to speak up politically because we know that average, normal citizens (consumers) won’t be heard?
If we’re relying on billionaires to voice our concerns to the upper political class, then were royally fucked.
I couldn't possibly criticize Beyonce. Billionaires want to become Trillionaires.....NOT become just Millionaires again .....
But I won't tell anyone you did.....by the way.....SEVERAL times in the last few years I have went back and read the words to every verse of the star spangled banner.......can we retire it already? The Song promises suffering to slaves who wanted to be free because the British had promised slaves freedom and that really pissed off slaveowner Frances Scott Key.
Personally I think "Hard Times Come Again No More" by Stephen Foster would be good. Not some of his other songs.....but Hard Times....yes.
Two successful women. Two amazing mothers. Anyway, look forward to the art you are creating and definitely good you get to express what you are creating. I mean why are two successful black women, living a Patriarchal system due so much...I am trying not to use the word hate... also it's a low bench to look towards celebrities as moral arbiters - pretty strange.
God bless Beyonce! I'm proud of her for succeeding in her passion and leaving a legacy to her kids. As Malcolm X stated, Black women should be honored and protected.
You’re right and you should say it
I had a lot to get off my chest and I’m glad other people agree with me.
I agree with so much of this! The exploitation of terms like “feminism” and using revolutionary imagery as a cash grab is concerning. But she won’t stop, because it works. It’s also interesting to ask, why do we expect celebrities (mainly black and brown celebrities) to do better? Is it because they’re the last relevant cultural icons? Is this what we’ve come to, begging celebrities to speak up politically because we know that average, normal citizens (consumers) won’t be heard?
If we’re relying on billionaires to voice our concerns to the upper political class, then were royally fucked.
I couldn't possibly criticize Beyonce. Billionaires want to become Trillionaires.....NOT become just Millionaires again .....
But I won't tell anyone you did.....by the way.....SEVERAL times in the last few years I have went back and read the words to every verse of the star spangled banner.......can we retire it already? The Song promises suffering to slaves who wanted to be free because the British had promised slaves freedom and that really pissed off slaveowner Frances Scott Key.
Personally I think "Hard Times Come Again No More" by Stephen Foster would be good. Not some of his other songs.....but Hard Times....yes.
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Hard agree to this whole piece and I will also say it is a CHOICE to perform a whole concert in dc on July 4th this year…
I didn’t know she was doing that. It’s like she wants certain people to come to that concert…
You ate this I fear.
Thanks. I had been holding it in for awhile lol
This is true and I almost fell for it sadly
Happy you came to your sense and kept your money lol
Two successful women. Two amazing mothers. Anyway, look forward to the art you are creating and definitely good you get to express what you are creating. I mean why are two successful black women, living a Patriarchal system due so much...I am trying not to use the word hate... also it's a low bench to look towards celebrities as moral arbiters - pretty strange.
https://youtu.be/Hohb_gOI0dQ?si=X7V68Drym9RPwXBb
Aside my hlib reference...
I mean, I enjoyed reading some of what you wrote.
God bless Beyonce! I'm proud of her for succeeding in her passion and leaving a legacy to her kids. As Malcolm X stated, Black women should be honored and protected.