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In Beyoncé's 'Formation,' A Glorification Of 'Bama' Blackness

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In Beyoncé's 'Formation,' A Glorification Of 'Bama' Blackness

February 10, 2016 • Beyoncé's latest song is for the black Southern woman, says National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward, who's from Mississippi. It's a message she needed to hear.

Not Ready To Stop Obsessing Over Beyoncé And 'Formation'? We Got You

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Not Ready To Stop Obsessing Over Beyoncé And 'Formation'? We Got You

February 9, 2016 • So you've watched the music video, and the halftime show, eleventy million times. Now, let these smart takes help you parse all the feels.

With 'Formation,' Beyoncé Lights Up The Internet. Here's What People Are Saying

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With 'Formation,' Beyoncé Lights Up The Internet. Here's What People Are Saying

February 7, 2016 • The singer's new music video quickly drew commentary of all kinds — on its references to being black in America, Hurricane Katrina and Black Lives Matter.

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