Beyoncé references Black Panther Party at Super Bowl halftime show

[Teh One Who Knocks]

FOX 411


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When Beyoncé took to the field during the Super Bowl 50 halftime show, she apparently had a political message to convey.

Clad in a black leotard with a gold embellished jacket, Beyoncé was flanked by dancers who sported afros and black berets, reportedly in reference to the Black Panther Party. Beyoncé’s outfit was also a nod to Michael Jackson.

At one point during the performance the backup dancers and Beyoncé gave a salute, and they later formed an X formation, which the Twitterverse was quick to declare was a reference to Malcom X.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Black Panther Party.

Many praised Beyonce for her bold statements during the performance.

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And if there was any doubt that Beyoncé’s performance was politically-charged, her dancers were also filmed in a video that was posted on the Black Lives Matter Twitter page shortly after the halftime show.

In the clip, the dancers hold up a sign that reads “Justice 4 Mario Woods.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/Beyonce">@Beyonce</a>&#39;s Dancers and band want <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JusticeMarioWoods?src=hash">#JusticeMarioWoods</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Last3Percent?src=hash">#Last3Percent</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SB50?src=hash">#SB50</a> <a href="https://t.co/D3eKZNgAox">pic.twitter.com/D3eKZNgAox</a></p>&mdash; BLM Bay area (@BLMBAYAREA) <a href="https://twitter.com/BLMBAYAREA/status/696519908050362368">February 8, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Woods was shot and killed in San Francisco by police officers on the afternoon of Dec. 2 after he refused commands to drop an 8-inch knife he was carrying.

[RBP]

Not the time nor the place. So can we assume the NFL was complicit in this?

[Muddy]

I love how black people in general lap this shit up...

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I wonder if it would have been okay if Coldplay had come out in white robes and masks? :-k

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Maybe Beyonce was just confused about which Panthers were playing in the game? :-k

[fricnjay]

:racist:

[RBP]

:racist:

I agree, but Beyonce would never admit that she is.

[Muddy]

She's under major fire from main stream America today...

[Goofy]

:datass:

[Hikari Kisugi]

FOX 411
Woods was shot and killed in San Francisco by police officers on the afternoon of Dec. 2 after he refused commands to drop an 8-inch knife he was carrying.

It would appear justice was dispensed then.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

by Christopher Rosen - Entertainment Weekly


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Jessica Williams has strong words for conservative pundits upset Beyoncé made a political statement at the Super Bowl.

On Monday, Beyoncé was criticized by Fox News contributor Rudy Giuliani and Fox News host Stuart Varney, among others, for including a tribute to the Black Panthers and the Black Lives Matter movement during her highly praised show. “Is there anything in America that can exclude race,” Varney asked. “Why is race brought in at the halftime show of the Super Bowl?”

Williams responded to that question on Monday night’s episode of The Daily Show. “Race was brought in because Beyoncé was brought in. And brace yourself, because you might want to sit down for this, but Beyoncé is black,” she said.

“As a black person, you walk around everyday constantly reminded that you are black. We’re more likely to get paid less, we’re more likely to get sent to prison, and we’re more likely to win a dance competition,” Williams said, joking, “What? It’s not all bad.”

Williams then played a clip of Giuliani saying halftime show performers were expected to provide “wholesome entertainment” for Middle Americans watching the game. She responded by asking why people “can’t talk about race issues to Middle America.”

“What are they, so delicate and unaware, and maybe so white, that Beyoncé is too much for them?” she asked. “You know what’s right in the middle of America? Ferguson, Missouri.” The crowd cheered, and Williams continued. “Furthermore, I’m sorry this wasn’t wholesome enough for you. I didn’t realize that singing about race was equivalent to Janet Jackson getting her titty pulled out at the Super Bowl. But you’re right. You know what? The fans deserve wholesome entertainment: like watching 300-pound men give each other concussions while a crowd cheers like extras in the movie Gladiator. So what is wrong with Beyoncé, everyone? Were you not entertained?”

[fricnjay]

I think it would have been different if she would have reference Dr. King. But the Black Panthers and Malcolm X where basically racist domestic terrorist, not true Civil Rights advocates or leaders.

[PorkChopSandwiches]

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