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In celebration of Juneteenth, and in conjunction with her campaign to support Black-owned businesses, Beyoncé released a new song called “Black Parade.”
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The song was co-written and co-produced by Beyoncé and by the GRAMMY-nominated Derek Dixie.
Proceeds from the single, “Black Parade” will “benefit BeyGOOD’s Black Business Impact Fund, administered by the National Urban League, to support Black-owned small businesses in need,” beyonce.com shares.
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The song also mentions how Beyoncé is battle-ready, claiming she has her own army when she is protesting.
Beyoncé has been a vocal supporter of Black social justice as of recent events, demanding justice for George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, both of whom were killed by police.