Beyonce's new music video has gotten a lot of criticism from various individuals, often for being "anti-police" or "anti-white." On the other hand, it has received praise for its support of the black community, and many have argued that just being pro-black is often interpreted as anti-white.
I have not seen the video myself (although since I'm posting this, I should do so eventually), but I did find an article that contains links to six other articles on the topic. All of them were written by women of color, and the white male author of the article feels that it is better to share their commentary than to try and explain it himself.
This article is a treasure trove! I read the last article listed and found this quote: "A work as racially and emotionally charged as “Formation" is bound to cause tension. And because Beyoncé so often evokes something very personal, we need to approach one another with more care and caution. After all, it is very possible to enjoy the "Formation" song and video and take issue with it at the same damn time. Because we're human."
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