Published 17:09 IST, June 28th 2020
Seven times Beyonce left the world stunned with her bold statements on welfare issues
Seven times Beyonce left the world stunned with her bold statements on various welfare issues. Here is a look at the events that prove she is a true activist.
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Beyonce is t just liked across borders for her music and performances, but also for bold statements on various public matters. pop singer has time and again left people stunned with her various political and human rights statements. Here is a look at seven instances when Beyonce left audience stunned with her strong stance.
Beyonce's activist moments
1. 2014-VMA Performance
For her VMA performance in 2014, Beyonce me sure that audience is aware of her strong outlook on feminism and equal rights for women. She performed with word ‘FEMINISM’ written in backdrop of st in LED light while Beyonce’s appearance was limited to a show figure. medley was 15-minutes long. She left a strong statement on audience with this performance.
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2. Performance at 57th annual Grammy Awards
For her performance at 2015 Grammy Awards, she performed song Take My Hand, Precious Lord while introducing John Legend and Common’s performance and left a strong statement on atrocities against black community. She handpicked a few men for this performance, all those who h gone through unfair experiences just because y belonged to black community. One of strongest and most creative ways of putting forth a mess.
3. 2016 Super Bowl performance
For 2016 Super Bowl performance, Beyonce again decided to leave a strong impact on issue of atrocities against black men. performance also h a small boy holding up words “Stop Shooting Us” in front of a few men from army of police officers on st. Her look from this show was quick to go viral across various mediums.
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4. Support for women of all s
At 2016 MTV VMAs, Beyonce decided to get a few real-life mors to spre awareness on a women’s initiative. She tried to promote body positivity by garing up a few real-life heroes and leaving right impression on audience. She wanted to talk about women of all shapes, size, and colour through this event.
5. Support for Hillary Clinton in 2016
In 2016, Beyonce lend her strong political support to one of candidates in presidential elections of USA. She was also seen in a picture posted by Hillary Clinton where she could be seen wearing a T-shirt which said: “I am with her”. Since USA has a two-party system and or candidate was a male, statement was very obvious and was loved by her fans.
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6. Support amidst Hurricane Harvey
When parts of Texas and Louisiana were hit by Hurricane Harvey, a number of celebrities me donations for public welfare. Beyonce, however, went a step furr by actually visiting Houston which is also her home town. She was actively involved in relief efforts and me sure people received whatever y needed from her side.
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7. Presenting Colin Kaepernick with award
Colin Kaepernick was a very controversial figure as many supported him while a few felt his statements were too bold. He h protested during national anm against racism, after which he was awarded prestigious Muhamm Ali Legacy Award. one to present award to him was ne or than Beyonce. She spoke up about importance of protesting and t being silent on certain issues.
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Im Courtesy: Beyonce Instagram
17:09 IST, June 28th 2020