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Tina Knowles Releases Memoir Highlighting Life Beyond Beyoncé and Overcoming Breast Cancer

In 'Matriarch,' Knowles chronicles her journey from segregated Texas to cultural icon, revealing her breast cancer battle and family resilience.

US fashion designer Tina Knowles attends the 4th Annual Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles on February 1, 2025. The Fifteen Percent Pledge awards a selection of Black owned businesses with special awards and grants.
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Overview

  • Tina Knowles's memoir 'Matriarch,' published on April 22, 2025, has been selected for Oprah’s Book Club, marking a major endorsement for the book.
  • The memoir delves into Knowles's upbringing in segregated Galveston, Texas, her career in beauty and fashion, and her pivotal role in Destiny’s Child’s success.
  • Knowles reveals her 2024 stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis, emphasizing the importance of timely mammograms and sharing her recovery journey.
  • She addresses misconceptions about her family, including rumors about Beyoncé’s career trajectory and false claims about her pregnancy with Blue Ivy.
  • Through 'Matriarch,' Knowles celebrates the legacy of resilience passed down by generations of women in her family, showcasing her identity as a cultural entrepreneur and matriarch.