Beyoncé’s Organization, BeyGOOD, Donates $1 Million to Help Black-Owned Businesses for Her B-Day
In true Queen Bey fashion, this singer donated a million dollars in honor of her 39th birthday. Here’s what we know about the causes that Black Is King artist, Beyoncé, supported thanks to her nonprofit organization, BeyGOOD.
BeyGOOD donated $1 million to black-owned businesses
Partnering with the NAACP, Beyoncé decided to celebrate her birthday by helping others. This year, she pledged one million dollars to small, black-owned businesses, according to a post on Twitter.
“Round Two” of funding for the NAACP opens later this month. However, this wouldn’t be the first time Beyoncé Knowles-Carter used her organization to support other causes. In April, BeyGOOD supported multiple coronavirus (COVID-19) relief efforts.
This wouldn’t be the first time Beyoncé stepped up for the Black Lives Matter movement
With Lemonade, The Lion King: The Gift, and Black is King, Beyoncé often celebrates Black artists and producers. In light of the Black Lives Matter movement, she has been stepping up for the community in a variety of ways.
She’s been very outspoken regarding the Black Lives Matter movement, speaking about it during the Obamas’ “Dear Class of 2020” virtual graduation ceremony and during her BET Humanitarian Award acceptance speech. Beyoncé also used her Instagram platform to demand justice for George Floyd, Jacob Blake, and others.
BeyGOOD, Beyoncé, and Jay-Z also advocate for the environment
Recent NAACP donation, aside, Beyoncé used her nonprofit to advocate for education and the environment. In 2019, she released a video about her plant-based lifestyle. According to Vulture, “In addition to her BeyGOOD initiative with the NAACP, she donated $6 million to mental-health organizations back in April.”
With her music, Beyoncé aims to inspire and empower listeners. Her recently released visual album, Black Is King, premiered on Disney+ and was dedicated to her son, Sir Carter. During one Instagram post, she discussed the importance of telling Black stories.
“The events of 2020 have made the film’s vision and message even more relevant, as people across the world embark on a historic journey,” Beyoncé wrote. “We are all in search of safety and light. Many of us want change. I believe that when Black people tell our own stories, we can shift the axis of the world and tell our REAL history of generational wealth and richness of soul that are not told in our history books.”
“With this visual album, I wanted to present elements of Black history and African tradition, with a modern twist and a universal message,” she continued, “and what it truly means to find your self-identity and build a legacy.”
Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé is available for streaming on Netflix, while Black Is King is listed on Disney’s streaming platform. The Lion King: The Gift is available for listening on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, and most major music streaming platforms.
