by Savita ChamplinBeyonce has been a figure in society for many years. She became famous in her Destiny’s Child days and remained a star, but she was only known for being a talented singer and dancer with little depth to her character. Almost 20 years after this, she released the film Lemonade. This is whenContinue reading “Beyonce’s Journey to Feminism and Womanhood Through Lemonade”
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Why is Lemonade Yellow?
By Hannah Sweet Beyoncé’s video album Lemonade is filled with dozens of visually stunning moments. Yet, the image of Beyoncé in her flowing yellow dress, pushing open a set of golden doors is what I believe to be one of the most powerful images throughout the album. The contrast between the beginning of “Hold Up”Continue reading “Why is Lemonade Yellow?”
When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade
by Grace Homan Upon research Beyonce’s Lemonade, I became overwhelmed with the realization that this masterpiece contains millions of different facts available to analyze. However, I had to start somewhere. For this reason, I looked to the most obvious pointer: The title. Why did Beyonce choose to name her album Lemonade? After all, the beverageContinue reading “When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade”
Lemonade: Exposing Degrading Societal Systems Through Song
by Brooke Lee When listening to Beyoncé’s Lemonade album, listeners can hear the range of emotions she feels in each song. These emotions correlate not only with her personal life but also with current societal issues. Each piece within the Lemonade album follows a different style/genre. Beyoncé also collaborates with multiple artists, including Jack White,Continue reading “Lemonade: Exposing Degrading Societal Systems Through Song”
Lemonade, More Than Just a Drink
Beyonce doesn’t publish her music just for the catchy tunes, but makes sure there is an important message between every measure.
Constructions of Gender in Literature 