Yale University Launches Course on Beyoncé's Cultural and Political Impact

The new class will explore Beyoncé's music as a lens for Black intellectual thought and activism.

Yale's course, titled 'Beyoncé Makes History,' will be taught by Professor Daphne Brooks in Spring 2025.
The class focuses on Beyoncé's work from her 2013 self-titled album to her latest release, 'Cowboy Carter.'
Students will study the intersection of Beyoncé's music with Black history, feminist theory, and political activism.
Brooks aims to analyze Beyoncé's artistic innovations and her influence on Black cultural life and political movements.
Previous courses on Beyoncé have been offered at various universities, reflecting her significant cultural impact.