Beyoncé opens up in her new cover story for British Vogue, December 2020 issue. As a woman in her prime at 39, Beyoncé, just wanted to have fun, happy in herself, happy in her body and able to claim the power of that. In the madness that has been in 2020 since COVID-19 Pandemic, Beyoncé wants us to remember the rebelliousness and impact of simple concept as JOY.
Do the fun projects with her kids, Blue Ivy, eight, and three-year-old twins, Sir and Rumi, making it as their ritual plus with a fascinating creativity process for her fashion label, Ivy Park. She says, “During quarantine, fashion was a place of escape for me. My kids and I came up with Fashion Fridays.”
She also gets candid about her relationships with the kids she shares with husband, Jay-Z. “Every Friday, we would dress up in my clothes or make clothes together and take each other’s pictures. It became a ritual for us and an opportunity to handle this crazy year together.”
Many families suffered during the Covid-19 Pandemic, Beyoncé foundation’s work to fight COVID-19 and help young people afford college educations to the role fashion and African designers played in “Black Is King.” This “has been a year of service’ for Beyoncé.
“I try to think of the most productive way I can help, she explained, “Especially those in economically challenged areas.”
“I worked with a local hospital in Houston, supported them with supplies and whatever they needed to best treat those infected. It was heartwarming to see the photos from the testing sites and to read the letters from the people who were high-risk, due to pre-existing health conditions, who were able to recover and return home safely from the hospital.”
Being a mother, has opened something inside her. Inspired by motherhood challenges and her trip to Africa, Beyoncé have spent her creative life working to elevate black, specifically African.
“I truly understood my power, and motherhood has been my biggest inspiration. It became my mission to make sure she lived in a world where she feels truly seen and valued.” She continues, “I was also deeply inspired by my trip to South Africa with my family. And, after having my son, Sir Carter, I felt it was important to uplift and praise our boys and to assure that they grow up with enough films, children’s books and music that promote emotional intelligence, self-value and our rich history. That’s why the film is dedicated to him.
Have changed as a person by the events 2020, Beyoncé shares her difficulties to experience life in a pandemic, “I have learnt that my voice is clearer when I am still. I truly cherish this time with my family, and my new goal is to slow down and shed stressful things from my life.”
Flashback to remembered her work since came into music industry till today, she realized, “I’ve spent a lot of time focusing on building my legacy and representing my culture the best way I know how. Now, I’ve decided to give myself permission to focus on my joy.”
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“I have become a better listener,” she explains, “Blue is very smart, and she is aware that there is a shift, but it is my job as a parent to do my best to keep her world as positive and safe as can be for an eight-year-old.”
“My best advice is to love them harder than ever. I let my children know that they are never too young to contribute to changing the world.”
“I never underestimate their thoughts and feelings, and I check in with them to understand how this is affecting them.” She continues, “Blue saw some of the reactions to the “Brown Skin Girl” video, as well as some of the videos from the philanthropic work I’ve done this year. When I tell her I’m proud of her, she tells me that she’s proud of me and that I’m doing a good job. It’s teeeeeew much sweetness. She melts my heart.”
Bey adds, “I believe the best way to teach them is to be the example.”
And for Christmas this year, the Queen Bee shares her Christmas plans. “My twins are three and now they are old enough to understand Christmas”, she explains.
“I love Christmas. We decorate cookies and ornaments. We also collect ornaments with everyone’s favourite things. We decorate while jamming to Christmas music. Blue leaves milk and cookies for Santa, and always leaves the most beautiful letters for him. We get up early and open presents and then we have a big lunch with all of our family. I love the joy and wonderment of children on Christmas. It makes me feel like a kid.”
