Conversation 2: Language

In Beyoncé’s “Formation” video, it’s evident that one of her main themes is her pride in being black and emphasizing her personal and professional success. Although all the messages she’s trying to convey aren’t fully portrayed through the lyrics, as …

In her song and cinema work with Melina Matsoukas, Beyonce touched on different social-political and historical themes, including slavery, feminism, black culture with black identity, and police brutality/racism in society. Their messages are similar to my initial reaction to the …