An Anti-Beyonce protest rally is scheduled for Feb. 16 outside NFL Headquarters in New York. White people are upset and in their feelings over the mega singer’s “Formation” song and tribute to the Black Panther Party during the Super Bowl 50 half-time show. Bossip.com reports that Beyonce haters argue that she was race-baiting. Her dancers were dressed in black berets and Afros, and the combination was apparently, ‘too black and too strong’ for some people.The Oakland chapter of the Black Panthers and the Super Bowl both turned 50 this year.
An Eventbrite post invites those “offended” and “outraged” by Beyonce’s performance, to show up in as much “blue” as possible in support of law enforcement. They contend the Black Panthers are/were a hate group.
The Anti-Anti-Beyonce Protest Rally
BeyHive fans are planning a counter by holding an Anti-Anti-Beyonce Protest Rally. Same time and place. The Eventbrite call to action reads in part:
“GET IN FORMATION: Anti-Anti-Beyonce Protest Rally”, in support of, “honoring the Black Panthers and pushing back against police-brutality.”
The call is for women to wear all black, Super Bowl inspired gear, with black hats and “big” hair. Protesters are also encouraged to bring signs in honor of black women killed by law enforcement.
QueenBey Works Hard And Slays
In a week Beyonce has slayed with the following: Dropping the “Formation” video, performing at the Super Bowl, proclaiming a partnership with United Way to help Flint, Michigan families, announcing her Formation World Tour, causing an uproar in America by using her celebrity in taking a stand for black lives, and according to Centric TV having her music banned in the UK. Bey also received a “Movement Welcome” post from Alicia Garza, Black Lives Matter Co-Founder. It’s been a busy week indeed.
The BeyHive is buzzing and Tuesday should be VERY interesting.
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