The Community of Womanhood by Brittany Hopkins https://padlet.com/brittanyhopkins1770/jpfdvf9hxcg6 Several women appear in Beyonce's film, some more familiar than others. Regardless, each woman brings something to the film to those who know them. Some honorary mentions who aren't talked about below are: Michaela DePrince, Quvenzhane Wallis, Ibeyi's Lisa Kainde Diaz and Naomi Diaz, and Bey's daughter herself, Blue Ivy. en-us 2019-11-18 17:47:54 UTC 2023-04-04 21:48:04 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f3b5.png Zendaya, an American Actress brittanyhopkins1770 https://padlet.com/brittanyhopkins1770/jpfdvf9hxcg6/wish/412881267 In a 2018 Newsbeat article, Zendaya was quoted calling out Hollywood's beauty standards; particularly the standards for black women in the industry. 

Zendaya says that she is Hollywood's "acceptable version of a black girl" and that "colourism within the beauty and entertainment industries needs to end." 
https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-43879480]]> 2019-11-18 17:50:08 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyhopkins1770/jpfdvf9hxcg6/wish/412881267 Serena Williams, Tennis athlete brittanyhopkins1770 https://padlet.com/brittanyhopkins1770/jpfdvf9hxcg6/wish/412884436 Serena Williams appears in the part named "Sorry" in Lemonade, twerking and dancing while Beyonce sat on a chair resembling a throne. 

Williams is a feminist icon who advocates for inclusion, diversity, and positivity in the athletic industry. It makes clear sense why Beyonce would include her in her women-empowering film. ]]> 2019-11-18 17:54:04 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyhopkins1770/jpfdvf9hxcg6/wish/412884436 The Women of "Lemonade" brittanyhopkins1770 https://padlet.com/brittanyhopkins1770/jpfdvf9hxcg6/wish/412889084 2019-11-18 17:59:38 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyhopkins1770/jpfdvf9hxcg6/wish/412889084 Amandla Stenberg, Actress brittanyhopkins1770 https://padlet.com/brittanyhopkins1770/jpfdvf9hxcg6/wish/412893723 On Vogue's website, they have an article on Amandla where they say:
Stenberg was taking a break from film when she had her brush with Internet fame. As a result of the deaths of Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, Eric Garner, and others, she says, “there was this incredible wave on the Internet, and I had the pleasure of being able to be a part of it, which was talking about race, especially for teenagers.” The popularity of “Don’t Cash Crop My Cornrows” made her recognize the power of her voice and of social media. “I realized, I can actually use this as a tool, as opposed to just coasting and posting pictures of myself and my friends.”
https://www.vogue.com/article/amandla-stenberg-interview-gender-feminism-black-culture
]]> 2019-11-18 18:05:10 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyhopkins1770/jpfdvf9hxcg6/wish/412893723 Winnie Harlow, Model brittanyhopkins1770 https://padlet.com/brittanyhopkins1770/jpfdvf9hxcg6/wish/412985374 Similar to Zendaya, she too calls out the beauty standards set by society. In an interview on Stylist, she says, "People have an idea of who I am or what I should stand for, solely based on how I look, or what they’ve heard about me and that’s not necessarily who I am." 
https://www.stylist.co.uk/beauty/winnie-harlow-vitiligo-beauty-ideals-bbc-100-women-fashion/138637
]]> 2019-11-18 19:57:19 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyhopkins1770/jpfdvf9hxcg6/wish/412985374 Halle Bailey and Chloe Bailey brittanyhopkins1770 https://padlet.com/brittanyhopkins1770/jpfdvf9hxcg6/wish/412986172 The two are the respective parts of Chloe x Halle, an R&B duo. They were signed by Beyonce herself to her management company Parkwood Entertainment. 
On the CNN website is an interview with the duo where they opened up about their opinions on women's rights and music:
Describing music as a "universal language," Chloe Bailey, 18, said that regardless of the color of a person's skin or their gender, "everyone understands feelings and emotion."
"Everybody has their different opinions, but once you hear a song, you can agree on something," Halle, 16, said...
 https://www.cnn.com/2017/03/24/politics/chloe-and-halle-beyonce-sxsw/index.html
]]> 2019-11-18 19:58:32 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyhopkins1770/jpfdvf9hxcg6/wish/412986172 Leah Chase, a Creole Chef brittanyhopkins1770 https://padlet.com/brittanyhopkins1770/jpfdvf9hxcg6/wish/412990885 A New Orleans chef whose title is "The Queen of Creole", is a 93-year-old legend. It could be interpreted that her cameo is another shout out from Beyonce to her roots.
https://www.eater.com/2016/4/24/11497634/new-orleans-leah-chase-dooky-chase-beyonce-lemonade?fbclid=IwAR1BlXQ_4RMOgzwb3ctW7jYtvwgesPUdK5H32i-aKWxV8Snv7fXBdhXVnW0]]> 2019-11-18 20:05:00 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyhopkins1770/jpfdvf9hxcg6/wish/412990885 Sybrina Fulton, Trayvon Martin's mother brittanyhopkins1770 https://padlet.com/brittanyhopkins1770/jpfdvf9hxcg6/wish/412992382 Trayvon Martin was fatally shot by police officer George Zimmerman on February 26, 2012. Zimmerman claimed self defense though Martin was unarmed when he was shot. Since Martin was killed while wearing a hoodie, hoodies were used as a symbol of protest during the handling of the case. 

Barack Obama spoke up on Martin's death, available on The Guardian's website: 

"When I think about this boy, I think about my own kids, and I think every parent in America should be able to understand why it is absolutely imperative that we investigate every aspect of this."
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2012/mar/23/obama-trayvon-martin-tragedy
]]> 2019-11-18 20:07:14 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyhopkins1770/jpfdvf9hxcg6/wish/412992382 Lesley McSpadden, Michael Brown's mother brittanyhopkins1770 https://padlet.com/brittanyhopkins1770/jpfdvf9hxcg6/wish/412993131 Michael Brown was an 18-year-old who was fatally shot by police in the city of Ferguson, Missouri on August 9, 2014. This shooting resulted in a protest where the slogan "Hands up, don't shoot" was used. Brown was shot at least six times. ]]> 2019-11-18 20:08:21 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyhopkins1770/jpfdvf9hxcg6/wish/412993131 Gwen Carr, Eric Garner's mother brittanyhopkins1770 https://padlet.com/brittanyhopkins1770/jpfdvf9hxcg6/wish/412994723 Eric Garner was killed on July 17, 2014 by police officers who put him in a choke hold while arresting him. Video footage of the incident generated widespread national attention and raised questions about the appropriate use of force by law enforcement. His death became controversial as he repeated several times "I can't breathe." ]]> 2019-11-18 20:10:38 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyhopkins1770/jpfdvf9hxcg6/wish/412994723