Whose Flag, Whose Symbol? Notes on Beyoncé, Reclamations and (Black) Lady Liberty
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on March 22, 2024
Beyoncé as Lady Liberty seeks to rewrite history for racial inclusion and reclaim Black women’s rightful place in the pantheon of American symbols and heroes.
Clockwise from right: Faith Ringgold’s “We Came to America”; Beyoncé on Instagram; Erykah Badu in “Window Seat”; Beyoncé on Instagram; still from Black Is King.
We are one week away from the release of Beyoncé Knowles-Carter’s eighth solo album, billed as “Act II” of a three-part project that began two years ago with the release . . .
