NEW YORK: This week, Beyonce 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 participate in YouTubes global virtual commencement ceremony Dear 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, the 38-year-old mother of three said. And you still made it. Were so proud of you.
Beyonce was referring to the anti-racism protests roiling the nation as thousands take to the streets decrying systemic white supremacy and police brutality.
The wildly popular artist also took the moment to lambast persistent sexism in the music industry and beyond.
As a woman, I did not see enough female role models given the opportunity to do what I knew I had to do, she related.
Beyonce wrapped her message that ignited social media with a message for those who feel left on the margins: Your queerness is beautiful, your blackness is beautiful, your compassion, your understanding.
Your fight for people who may be different from you is beautiful.
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