Disrespecting Black Women

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Malcolm X stated “The most disrespected person in America is the black woman. The most unprotected woman in America is the black women. The most neglected person in America is the black woman.” Beyoncé uses her fame, music, and media to promote her personal views of discrimination of black lives. Beyoncé started her career as a lead singer is 1990’s girl’s group destiny’s child. Destiny’s child was disbanded is 2005 but Beyoncé’s first solo effort released in 2003. Knowless has also launched her own clothing line as well as fragrance line. In 2008, she earned more than $87 million. In the course of her career she has sold more than 400 million records. Police believe her message is encouraging young people to hurt the men and women

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