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- Watch Beyoncé's Speech to Class of 2020 Grads for YouTube Special - ELLE.com
- Beyoncé is speaking to all of us with new song "Black Parade" on Juneteenth 2020 - LaineyGossip
- See Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, BTS Honor Graduates on ‘Dear Class of 2020’ Special - Rolling Stone
| Watch Beyoncé's Speech to Class of 2020 Grads for YouTube Special - ELLE.com Posted: 07 Jun 2020 12:00 AM PDT  Beyoncé offered some words of wisdom during a candid commencement speech for class of 2020 graduates. During YouTube's "Dear Class of 2020" special today, the singer stressed that graduates need to build their own stage and "make the world see [them"]. She brought up her own struggles getting started in the music industry and her eventual plan to make things happen for herself and to give others the chances they weren't given because of the male-dominated music world and the lack of opportunities that so many women and people of color have. The Grammy winner also brought up the recent killings of George Floyd Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and so many others for whom this year's graduates and many other Americans are marching in the streets. "We've seen that our collective hearts, when put to positive action, can start the wheels of change," she said. "Real change has started with you, this new generation of high school and college graduates who we celebrate today." Read her full remarks below: "Thank you, President Obama and Mrs. Obama for including me in this very special day. And congratulations to the class of 2020. You have arrived here in the middle of a global crisis, a racial pandemic, and worldwide expression of outrage at the senseless killing of yet another unarmed black human being, and you still made it. We're so proud of you. Thank you for using your collective voice in letting the world know that black lives matter. The killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and so many others have left us all broken. It has left the entire country searching for answers. We've seen that our collective hearts, when put to positive action, can start the wheels of change. Real change has started with you, this new generation of high school and college graduates who we celebrate today. I did not get to experience college like some of you, or the campus parties that left you struggling the next day in class, although that could have been fun. But my parents did teach me the value of education, how to be authentic in my actions, and how to celebrate individuality and the importance of investing in myself. Dear graduates, please remember to take a little bit of time to give thanks to your family members and the community who's been such a support to you. You are achieving things your grandparents and parents never could imagine for themselves. You are the answer to a generation of prayers. now some of you might be the first in your family to graduate from college. Maybe you did not follow the path that was expected of you, and you probably questioned your decision. But know that stepping out is the best thing you can do for self-discovery. I know how hard it is to step out and bet on yourself. There was a pivotal turning point in my life, when I chose to build my own company many years ago. I had to trust that I was ready and that my parents and mentors provided me with the tools I needed to be successful, but that was terrifying. The entertainment business is still very sexist; it's still very male-dominated, and as a woman I did not see enough female role models given the opportunity to do what I knew I had to do. To run my label and management company, to direct my films and produce my tours, that meant ownership. Owning my masters, owning my art, owning my future, and writing my own story. Not enough Black women had a seat at the table, so I had to go and chop down that wood and build my own table. Then, I had to invite the best there was to have a seat. That meant hiring women, men, outsiders, underdogs, people that were overlooked and waiting to be seen. Many of the best creatives and businesspeople, who although supremely qualified and talented were turned down over and over as executives at major corporations because they were female or because or racial disparity, and I've been very proud to provide them with a place at my table. One of the main purposes of my art for many years has been dedicated to showing the beauty of Black people to the world: Our history, our profundity, and the value of Black lives. I've tried my best to pull down the veil of appeasement to those who may feel uncomfortable with our excellence. To the young women, our future leaders, know that you're about to make the world turn. I see you. You are everything the world needs. Make those power moves; be excellent. And to the young kings: Lean into your vulnerability and redefine masculinity. Lead with heart. There are so many different ways to be brilliant. I believe you and every human being is born with a masterful gift. Don't make the world make you feel that you have to look a certain way to be brilliant. And no, you don't have to speak a certain way to be brilliant, but you do have to spread your gift around the planet in a way that is authentically you. To all those who feel different: If you're part of a group that is called 'other,' a group that does not get the chance to be center stage, build your own stage, and make them see you. Your queerness is beautiful, your Blackness is beautiful, your compassion is beautiful, your compassion, your understanding, your fight for people who may be different from you is beautiful. I hope you continue to go into the world and show them that you will never stop being yourself, that it's your time now. Make them see you. Now if you've ever been called dumb, unattractive, overweight, unworthy, untalented, well, so have I. Whatever you do, don't let negativity of people projecting their own self doubts on you deter you from your focus. I know those moments are painful, and you're human, and it hurts like hell, but now is the time to turn those criticisms into fuel and motivation to become a beautiful beast. Respect is everything. There's no successful relationship without respect, nor a successful movement if the basic principle is not respect. The world will respect you as much as you respect yourself. I'm often asked, 'what's your secret to success?.' The shorter answer: Put in that work. There may be more failures than victories. Yes, I've been blessed to have 24 Grammys, but I've lost 46 times. That meant rejection 46 times. Please don't ever feel entitled to win; just keep working harder. Surrender to the cards you are dealt. It's from that surrender that you get your power. Losing can be the best motivator to get your bigger wins, so don't ever compare yourself to anyone else. There will be wins and losses, there will be tears and laughter. You'll feel the shades of life deeply. Now with success comes challenges. With your wins, you may start to notice people spending a lot of energy trying to tear you down. Try not to take it personally. Unfortunately, it's something that comes along with success. Whenever you feel like you're not in control, or the world is against you, let that vulnerability motivate you into greatness. That's how I found my true self. I remain a work in progress, and that's the beauty of growth. I've been happiest when I let go and allow life to show me the next move. When you bet on yourself, you're making an investment into your own future. When you choose to spend your valuable time thinking, speaking typing negative thoughts, you're investing in something that will give you absolutely no return on your investment. Class of 2020, every thought in your mind is powerful, every word you speak is powerful, every action you take has consequences for yourself and your community. Look what you've been able to do in the last 14 days. We've seen the power of collective. We've seen what happens when we join for the same cause. Please, continue to be the voice for the voiceless. Never forget we can disagree in a way that is productive to arrive at decisions that foster real change. And if you make a mistake, that's OK, too. But we all have a responsibility to hold ourselves accountable and change. Whatever the world looks like in 10 years, in 20 years, part of that is up to you. I urge you to let this current moment push you to improve yourself in all areas of your life: at work, at home, activism, spirituality. Wherever you can find hope, follow it. And remember you are never alone. Lean on that strength of togetherness. Keep the collective strong, stay focused. Don't talk about what you're gonna do. Don't just dream about what you're gonna do. Don't criticize somebody else for what they're not doing. You be it. Be about it. Be about that action, and go do it. Keep your eye on your intention. Don't let any outside distraction or your own insecurity stop you from your goals. Embrace that struggle. Surviving that struggle will strengthen you. This is a crucial time in our history and in your life. The earth is ripping that BandAid off so we can really see our wounds, so we can acknowledge and nurture them. That's when true healing begins. You can be that leader we all need. You can lead the movement that celebrates humanity. My prayer for you is that you invest in yourself and see the value of giving back and building your community the best way you can. I pray that you continue to celebrate and value lives that appear different from your own. I know you are ready to start one of the most important journeys of your life. You are at the brink of a huge world shift. Look how far you've come and how much you've contributed. Keep pushing. Forget the fear, forget the doubt. Keep investing, and keep betting on yourself. And congratulations." You can watch the full speech here: This content is imported from YouTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Bey was one of several major stars to appear on the program and give a speech. Barack and Michelle Obama also gave addresses, along with k-pop boy band BTS. Beyoncé's appearance comes days after she encouraged protesters, activists, and allies to continue their work in the Black Lives Matter movement following the arrests of all four officers involved in George Floyd's death. "The world came together for George Floyd," she wrote on Instagram. "We know there is a long road ahead. Let's remain aligned and focused in our call for real justice." This content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Last Friday, Beyoncé called for justice for Floyd and for people to pray for "peace, compassion, and healing for our country." She said:
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| Beyoncé is speaking to all of us with new song "Black Parade" on Juneteenth 2020 - LaineyGossip Posted: 22 Jun 2020 08:24 AM PDT  Written by Cody (Lainey: This post has been written by Cody Kreller, our newest contributor. I know Cody from Etalk through his work as a producer. And I had originally planned to introduce Cody later but then Beyoncé dropped a new song, without warning, as she does, and it accelerated our initial rollout. We are excited to welcome Cody to the team! While we are still setting up his LaineyGossip profile – shame on me for not being ready at all times for Beyoncé – you can reach him on Twitter @codyj and on Instagram @codosphotos. And now, without further ado… take it away, Cody.) I've come to expect a lot from Beyoncé. I know this. She knows this. However I don't require her to use her platform for every single thing that masses want her to address. Beyoncé is ubiquitous, but only in a flash – and I love that. She knows the power she holds. So if she wanted to spend Juneteenth out in the sun with her Black husband, and Black kids, minding her own Black business, I would have been totally cool with that. But she didn't. And I'm ecstatic. For those of you who are unfamiliar, Juneteenth is a portmanteau of June Nineteenth, and marks the day in 1865 when all slaves in Texas were freed, two years after slaves were supposed to be freed when US President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. It was around 11PM ET — Juneteenth 2020 was almost over — when I noticed someone on Twitter share a YouTube link to a new Beyoncé song. What's going on? Is this a leak? Beyoncé songs don't leak. I click. It's on her official YouTube channel. It's called "Black Parade." Instantly, I have flashbacks to the day "Formation" dropped. The chills I got hearing the opening beats. The way my jaw dropped when she said, "You mix that Negro with that Creole," and not because I was offended, but because Beyoncé was putting her Blackness front and center. That was 2016, and we now know that that would mark a new era in Beyoncé studies. Now it's 2020 and we have "Black Parade," on this specific holiday, during a time of civil unrest in her country, as Black Lives Matter protests are happening around the world. If you're going to pick up the mic in this moment, you better make it count. Good thing she's Beyoncé. "I'm going back to the South / I'm goin' back, back, back, back," she opens the song. "Where my roots ain't watered down / Growin', growin' like a Boabab tree." That hit close to home on many levels. I'm biracial. One of my parents is white, the other Black, and I always felt like I was watering down my Blackness for the white community in which I grew up. When I started working in TV, producing entertainment news on a show that used to cater more to white audiences, I regrettably found myself playing Uncle Tom and trying to only display Black people as model minorities: well-dressed, well-behaved, well-spoken. Only recently, I've been having conversations with my coworkers about how at work, my Blackest stories, the ones that I feel most passionately about, either get shot down or whitewashed. I feel like Beyoncé is speaking directly to me, but I know she's speaking to all of us. She goes on to sing about Black iconography, like the Ankh, that never gets mentioned much outside of museums, let alone in mainstream music. But it's right before she reaches the chorus where she hits me again: "Being Black, baby, that's the reason why they always mad, yeah, they always mad, yeah." At first I interpreted this through the lens of police officers taking away the presumption of innocence for Black skin. Then I thought about it being a way to flip the "Angry Black Woman/Man" trope. Am I angry or are you just angry that I'm Black and empowered? I'm sure there are even more meanings that I haven't unlocked yet. But even without reading between the lines, it's a delicious statement. Then the chorus: "Talkin' slick to my folk (my folk), lift that lip like lipo (lipo)." Um, is Beyoncé calling out white people who have fallen in love with the Black aesthetic (but aren't our allies)?! You know the ones. They are the Instagram girls with lip fillers, getting surgery to achieve the curves and swerves of Black women, tanning their skin 20 shades darker than they are, laying their baby hairs... I'm looking at you, Kardashians. "Trust me, they gon' need an army / Rubber bullets bouncin' off me." We've all seen the images of protesters injured by police firing rubber bullets at their faces at point blank range. But it's going to take more than that to break this movement. We're fighting for people's lives, and that's not hyperbole. From Trayvon Martin to Rayshard Brooks, and all the names we know and don't know, before, between, and after. "Made a picket sign off your picket fence / Take it as a warning." You know in Mean Girls when Regina George pulls up in the car with her friends and tells Cady, "Get in loser, we're going shopping"? Well, I'm replacing Regina George with Beyoncé: "Get in, Bitch, we're going to tear down the white patriarchy!" You've got to listen to the song a few times to let things really sink in. "Put us any-damn-where, we gon' make it look cute." Haven't Black people (to steal a page from Beyoncé) been making lemons out of lemonade for centuries? "Pandemic fly on the runway, in my hazmat" Did she know there would be pictures of her in her face mask deboarding a private jet all over the internet the day she released the song? UGH her mind. But "Black Parade" isn't just a song. Before I even heard the first beat, I got a notification that Beyoncé posted on Instagram — yes I have notifications on for the Queen. The post pointed me to a new page of her website, featuring a directory of over 100 Black-owned businesses. She is using her power to set up an infrastructure for her community? What does she gain from it? Nothing. Just the pleasure in uplifting her people. 'Buying Black' is important because the community often doesn't get to pass down generational wealth since the system is inherently racist, from getting a bank loan for your business to trying to lease space. That's why Beyoncé is really shaking the table by elevating these businesses on her platform. The "Black Parade" marches on. So, thank you Beyoncé for you work behind the scenes and behind the mic. The song's a bop. I can sit still, in my room, by myself and listen to every lyric. I can dance to this song with my friends while we're drunk. And I did both this weekend with equal pleasure. The Black struggle is sewn through the song, but it's her gift to us for a specific occasion. Juneteenth is not a day of mourning slavery. It's a day of celebrating how far we've come and reenergizing for how far we still have to go. Beyoncé's sending out that call to action through great music, because it's the best way she knows how.  |
| Posted: 07 Jun 2020 01:06 PM PDT  Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga, BTS, Michelle and Barack Obama and many more will deliver commencement speeches and congratulations to graduates as part of YouTube's "Dear Class of 2020," beginning Sunday at 3 p.m. EST. The four-hour special will also feature appearances by artists like Lizzo, Megan Thee Stallion, Alicia Keys, Shawn Mendes, Jennifer Lopez, Finneas, Katy Pery and Demi Lovato, actors like Seth Rogen, Chris Pine, Jack Black and John Mulaney, the cast of The Simpsons and Schitt's Creek, Jimmy Kimmel, Condoleezza Rice and more. BTS will also close out the special with a performance. "Dear Class of 2020″ is "a virtual commencement celebration bringing together inspirational leaders, celebrities, and YouTube creators to celebrate graduates, their families, and their communities," YouTube said of the special, the latest to honor both college and high school seniors whose graduations were canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Check out the full "Dear Class of 2020" schedule below: Block 1: 3pm EST/12pm PST (approximate timing) Block 2: 4pm EST/1pm PST (approximate timing) Block 3: 5:18pm EST/2:18pm PST (approximate timing) Block 4: 6pm EST/3pm PST (approximate timing) Block 5: 7pm EST/4pm PST (approximate timing)  |
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