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# A Brief History of Beyoncé as Activist

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_Published 2016-12-07. In politically charged 2016, Beyoncé raised her voice, but the singer has a long history of activism._


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## Transcript

Beyonce. Beyonce. Beyonce. Beyonce. Beyonce. Beyonce. Beyonce. You might recognize her. That is Beyonce. [ MUSIC ] Feminist, a person who believes in the social, political and economic equality of the sexist. [ MUSIC ] This is an opportunity To show the strength and vulnerability in black men. I can sing for some of the families that have lost their sons. [ MUSIC ] I will always love you .

>> Its time to fly forward. Now we can hold to our [ MUSIC ] Less than 100 years ago, women did not have the right to vote. [ APPLAUSE ] Look how far we've come. From having no voice to being on the brink of making history. [ APPLAUSE ]

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