The most disrespected woman in America is the black woman.

On Saturday, Beyonce debuted her HBO Special Lemonade. It turned out to be a stunning visual album of 12 songs played over the course of an hour. While the songs touched upon a lot of different issues in Beyonce's life and society today, it was clear that this was an ode to black women everywhere. I was so happy that Beyonce finally took a stand and aligned herself with the #BlackLivesMatter movement when she released Formation, but this took it to a whole new level. This article discusses the different meanings behind the songs and exactly how Beyonce honored black women. I think it is pretty obvious- she celebrated them by showcasing their beauty, representing them in a wonderful light and by being a proud, black woman herself. There is a serious problem with equal representation in American pop culture. Typically, the most successful artists are white men and white women. Beyonce has been a staple in the entertainment industry for some time now. However, this is really the first time she's taken a stance on racial equality. She has long been known for being a feminist, but now she is aligning herself with these great movements. I strongly hope that these messages will carry out throughout society. #BLACKLIVESMATTER

Workneh, Lily. (2016, April 24). Beyonce's 'Lemonade' is a Powerful Ode to Black Women Everywhere. Huffpost Back Voices. Retrieved from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/beyonce-lemonade-black-women_us_571ccccde4b0d912d5fee4d2.