Beyonce: Entertainment business is still very sexist

Pop star Beyonce Knowles says the entertainment business is still very sexist and maledominated The icon made a powerful statement on sexism in the industry and the Black Lives Matter movement during YouTubes Dear Class of 2020 virtual graduation reports varietycomShe said she had to carve her path to success She said the process was terrifying but building her own company was a major turning point in her life I know how hard it is to step out and bet on yourself she pointed outThe entertainment business is still very sexist Its still very maledominated and as a woman I did not see enough female role models given the opportunity to what I knew I had to do to run my label and management company to direct my films and produce my tours that meant ownership owning my masters owning my art owning my future and writing my own story Not enough Black women had a seat at the table So I had to go and chop down that wood and build my own table Then I had to invite the best there was to have a seat That meant hiring women men outsiders underdogs people that were overlook and waiting to be seen she saidShe explained how race and gender play a big role in the industryView this post on InstagramA post shared by Beyonce beyonce onJun 7 2020 at 121pm PDTMany of the best creatives and business people who although supremely qualified and talented were turned down over and over as executives at major corporations because they were female or because of racial disparity And Ive been very proud to provide them with a place at my table One of the main purposes of my art for many years has been dedicated to showing the beauty of Black people to the world our history our profundity and the value of Black lives Ive tried my best to pull down the veil of appeasement to those who may feel uncomfortable with our excellence she saidThe star continued To the young women our future leaders know that youre about to make the world turn I see you You are everything the world needs Make those power moves Be excellent And to the young kings lean into your vulnerability and redefine masculinity Lead with heart Theres so many different ways to be brilliant I believe you and every human being is born with a masterful gift Dont let the world make you feel that you have to look a certain way to be brilliant And no you dont have to speak a certain way to be brilliant But you do have to spread your gift around the planet in a way that is authentically youTo all those who feel different If youre part of a group thats called lsquoother a group that does not get the chance to be center stage build your own stage and make them see you Your queerness is beautiful your blackness is beautiful Your compassion your understanding your fight for people who may be different from you is beautiful I hope you continue to go into the world and show them that you will never stop being yourself That its your time now make them see you she addedAddressing the pandemic and the ongoing unrest in the US she said Congratulations to the class of 2020 you have arrived here in the middle of a global crisis a racial pandemic and worldwide expression of outrage at the senseless killing of yet another unarmed Black human being And you still made it were so proud of youShe went on to highlight the importance of Black Lives Matter protestsThank you for using your collective voice and letting the worlds know that Black lives matter The killings of George Floyd Ahmaud Arbery Breonna Taylor and so many others have left us all broken It has left the entire country searching for answers Weve seen that our collective hearts when put to positive action could start the wheels of change Real change has started with you this new generation of high school and college graduates who we celebrate today she saidCatch up on all the latest entertainment news and gossip here Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps MidDay is now on Telegram Click here to join our channel middayinfomedialtd and stay updated with the latest newsThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever