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Tina Knowles Kicks Off Book Tour as 'Matriarch' Tops Bestsellers List

The memoir, endorsed by Oprah and celebrated by Michelle Obama at its Washington, D.C. launch, highlights resilience, legacy, and family bonds.

US businesswoman Tina Knowles arrives for the premiere of "The Six Triple Eight" at the Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles on December 3, 2024. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776239602 ORIG FILE ID: 2187580512
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Knowles and her "daughters" Angela Beyince, Beyoncé, and Kelly Rowland, with Glamour editor-in-chief Samantha Barry at the Glamour 2024 Women of the Year Award in New York City.
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Overview

  • Tina Knowles launched her nine-city book tour, 'Matriarch: An Evening with Tina Knowles, Family and Friends,' on April 30 in Washington, D.C., with Michelle Obama hosting the kickoff event.
  • The memoir 'Matriarch,' released on April 22, 2025, has become a No. 1 New York Times Bestseller and an Oprah’s Book Club selection, amplifying its reach and impact.
  • Knowles shares her journey from her Jim Crow-era childhood in Galveston, Texas, to her entrepreneurial success as a hairstylist, fashion designer, and philanthropist.
  • The book reveals personal challenges, including her 2024 breast cancer diagnosis and recovery, alongside stories of family, motherhood, and her role in shaping Destiny’s Child’s iconic style.
  • As Chairwoman of BeyGOOD, Knowles continues her philanthropic efforts, including over $3 million in relief grants, while inspiring audiences with themes of resilience and legacy during her tour.