Overview

• Tina Knowles recounts the 1967 police beating of her brother, Lumis 'Skip' Beyoncé, describing it as a life-altering event for her family.
• The memoir reveals years of police harassment following the incident and Knowles's arrest by the same officer who assaulted her brother.
• Knowles shares her decision to send daughters Beyoncé and Solange to therapy as children to strengthen their bond and prevent sibling rivalry.
• She opens up about her early-stage breast cancer diagnosis in 2024, crediting early detection and family support for her recovery.
• Matriarch, released on April 22, 2025, highlights her resilience and principles shaped by her experiences with segregation, activism, and motherhood.