Here is a promotional photo for Beyonce's 2011 album, 4. Yes, that is Beyonce. She is barely recognizable. As a White woman, I definitely don't feel like I fully understand the politics of skin color among Black women. That being said, this picture makes me feel uncomfortable. I can't help but imagine what little girls see when they see this picture. Beyonce is in such a tremendous position of power to buck narrow, repressive ideas of what is beautiful. She does that sometimes. This is not one of those times. What do you think?
As an aside, what the hell is up with that giant lump on the couch under her back?
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