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By: christina

christina — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 05:02:17 +0000

well i get the negative message it could poosibly have on women but at the same time it isnt that negative. Black men in the music industry give black women huga amounts of disrespect and as much as it should change, it probably wont anytime soon. I dont technically see anything wrong with her giving women around the world the empowerment of being successful. im a black women on the verge of abtaining a licensed degree in dentistry and beyonce is just applauding women and young girls like me trying to make it on our own. Yes it sucks that based on statistics, black men arent doing as well as a us in the education department but honestly what all are we supposed to do? its hard for a black man in america but the same drive we have, they can use too and make something of themselves. sometimes its best to take responsibility and learn to prevail through anything and beyonce is just congratulating the women, not just black, who are taking a stand and being their own bosses for once.

By: jammy

jammy — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 17:57:17 +0000

Well when you think about it, throughout history, starting from the first known written story ‘Gilgamesh’ to even in the Bible, women are portrayed as conniving, always seducing, & only good for babymaking and not their opinions. so instead of contiuing to let those traits be negative, i feel she has allowed them to be seen more positively. but yea… i’m sure beyonce’s motive was not to “suppress the man”. but the man has always gotten the attention and recognition and been told never to trust a woman. let the girls have something to be proud of, and if its theyre beautiful bodies, or ability to seduce and persuade let it be! men do it! (& isnt persuasion a trait of leadership?…). Let us be proud of something…gosh!

By: Ihatemen

Ihatemen — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 02:26:38 +0000

I don’t see anything wrong with her message. Frankly, I applaud it. For too long, women have been taught to be modest and to accept any treatment a man gives her…she is left to feel that she is not complete without a man and that she should jump through hoops to keep him, even if it means sacrificing herself. I am SO glad that Beyonce is teaching women to turn the tables on me and celebrating womanhood…Now, if only she could get rid of Jay-Z and just date men casually, she’d be the perfect role model.

By: Eleanie

Eleanie — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 10:00:36 +0000

I see a few comments where people are going back and forth blaming men and women regarding the topic of pregancy. Unless the sexual experience was forced, then both man and woman are responsible and the cause for the preganancy. How can one lay blame on the other?

By: cornel williams

cornel williams — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 21:45:27 +0000

Irrelevant, totally irrelevant. I have made comments on political matters. Only a few blacks respond. But when it comes to entertainment, the comments are abundant. you people need to read more books, and get beyond dancing and shaking and singing. More things are important than Beyonce, whatever her name is. Any of you ever hear of Dr. Neil Degrasse Tyson? He is considered by many to be the smartest man in the world. He is a black astrophysicist.
All of you know that anti intellectual dupe, TD Jakes. But I bet hardly any of you commenting in here have ever heard of Dr. Tyson.

By: prince

prince — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 03:54:31 +0000

I was into what you were writing until you brought religion into it. Take the god angle out and you have a powerful piece of writing

By: Kiba

Kiba — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 01:53:47 +0000

Women are powerful, and as soon as all the women in the world realize their power, OMG the world would improve ten fold. Beyonce understand her power not just as an American, but as a global entertainer. She’s trying to empower women of the world. Parents really need to educate your kids & stop looking to famous people to instill your values. It’s not about putting down men because historically, they’ve done pretty well. When black people have organizations to empower us, is the message to put down other races? No, it’s for black people to realize their own power. It’s the same concept. Sure the sex may get the attention, but learn to listen to the message. Who run the world? GIRLS! You better believe it, and take note.

By: Cocomo

Cocomo — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 02:11:32 +0000

First of all, I am a Beyonce fan. It has taken time but I am. I am discouraged that so many people only see Beyonce in such a negative way. Its unfair and dishonest to pick her apart without looking at her entire catalog of music. Yes, some of her songs have been simplistic, materialistic and childish. However, its misleading to write such an article without acknowledging that her songs address new love, break-ups, and female empowerment… all for Black people. Have you seen the Halo video. Those are some beautiful black woman & man moments!

Yes, visually, everything about her screams SEX! But take time to hear the messages. I attended Prince concerts this year that played old Ike & Tina performances on those giant screens. I was appalled to see Tina’s lil ole nipple showing thru her shiny mesh top! Beyonce’s “sex sells” attitude isnt new.

As a parent, it is MY JOB to point out the message behind the mess to my 15 yr old son & 13 yr old daughter. I make sure their musical tastes includes other artists so their brains have something to ponder which allows them to make informed decisions.

By: ElizabethNyah

ElizabethNyah — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 15:30:46 +0000

I think both the writer of this article and the people arguing about the black males singers are right! The thing is both black male ad females should start respecting each other. I understand beyonce wrote this song cuz of what her father did to her mother, however the whole message is wrong girls can not rule the world! forget itt, we need men and they need us.. Black male singers stop insulting your black ladies calling them hoes and stuff.. Excuse my english im not a native! Im from Denmark!!!