Beyonce decries bigotry found in message to graduas
Beyonce on Sunday delivered a message to the graduating Class of 2020, marking their achievement with a speech amplifying messages of the Black Lives Matter movement and praising change-makers. The superstar artist was among a roster of A-listers to take part in YouTube's global virtual commencement ceremony "Dear Class of 2020."
"You have arrived within the middle of a global crisis, a good racial pandemic and worldwide expression of outrage at the senseless killing of yet another unarmed black individual," the 38-year-old mother of 3 said. "And you even now managed to get. We're so pleased with you."
Beyonce was discussing the anti-racism protests roiling the country as thousands try the streets decrying systemic white supremacy and police brutality. "
Thank you for making use of your collective voice in letting the world know that Black colored Lives Matter," she stated. "Real change has began with you, this new generation of senior high school and school graduates we enjoy today."
The wildly popular artist also took as soon as to lambast persistent sexism in the music industry and beyond."As a female, I did not see enough female role models given the possibility to do what We knew We had to accomplish," she related. "
To perform my label and management company, to direct my tours, that meant ownership - owning my masters, owning my heart, owning my future and owning my very own story."
