The singer’s newest video is an inherently political and a deeply personal look at the black and queer bodies who acquire most often borne the brunt of our politicsOn Saturday night, I sent a group text to several friends as we were on our way to meet for drinks. It consisted solely of a screen capture from Beyonc’s fresh video for Formation and the words: “We must discuss this shit.” Related: Beyonc easily steals the show during Coldplay's Super Bowl half-time show – review I judge what you are trying to inquire of is why am I so insistent in giving out to them that blackness that black power that black … pushing them to identify with black culture. I judge thats what youre asking … my job is to somehow compose them curious enough or persuade them by hook or crook to get more aware of themselves and where they came from and what they are into and what is already there and just to bring it out. This is what compels me to compel them.
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Source: theguardian.com