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May 2021
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Fashion History Now #27: Queen Bey and B...

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Beyhive gather 'round and rejoice! This week we will be discussing Beyoncé's project Black is King, which is a visual and musical reimagining of The Lion King. RECOMMENDED READING: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/black-is-king-african-fashion-references Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport this podcast at — https ... Show More
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