With every award season comes a frenzy of media commentary pointing out awkward moments, fashion faux pas, celebrities caught off guard, and primarily detailing the ways in which the organizations have failed to represent and acknowledge deserving artists. The 65th Grammys, which happened last Sunday, were no exception. People showed out on the red carpet, […]
Upon the release of the single ‘Brown Skin Girl’, from Beyoncé’s new Lion King album ‘The Gift’, Teen Vogue published an article outlining the specific intent of the song and who it was especially intent on empowering. Namely, dark skin Black women, as evidenced by particular reverence of famous, gorgeous dark skin women; where Beyoncé […]
Amy Schumer’s recent ‘tribute’ video of Beyoncé’s ‘Formation’ is yet another demonstration of the actress’ whitewashing of feminism. Her video, in which she reenacts Beyoncé with female co-stars from her upcoming movie, only highlights her lack of knowledge and sensitivity of the issues raised by the original song. ‘Formation’, one of the most powerful tracks […]
During Black History Month earlier this year, Beyoncé dropped her surprise new track ‘Formation’. Quickly going vial and topping music charts worldwide, the song was intended to raise awareness of the Black Lives Matter campaign, drawing attention to the violence towards African-American communities. Accompanied by a music video set in New Orleans, ‘Formation also pays […]