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April 17, 2018

Beyoncé Rocks Coachella with Historic Performance Celebrating Black Culture
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Meanwhile, superstar musician and performer Beyoncé made history at the
California music festival Coachella.

Beyoncé: "Coachella, thank you for allowing me to be the first black
woman to headline Coachella. Ain't that 'bout a bitch?"

Her groundbreaking 2-hour performance celebrated black culture, paid
tribute to historically black colleges and universities, and included
sound bites of a speech by Malcolm X, quotes from feminist author
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and songs by Nina Simone and Fela Kuti.


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