Yale University to Offer Course on Beyoncé's Cultural and Political Influence

The course will explore Beyoncé's music as a lens to study Black intellectual thought and activism.

Yale University will introduce a course titled 'Beyoncé Makes History: Black Radical Tradition History, Culture, Theory & Politics through Music' starting in the spring of 2025.
The class will focus on Beyoncé's career from her 2013 self-titled album to her latest release, 'Cowboy Carter,' examining her impact on culture and politics.
Professor Daphne Brooks, who specializes in American Studies, will teach the course, emphasizing Beyoncé's integration of Black cultural history and political themes into her music.
The course aims to use Beyoncé's work to explore broader Black intellectual and activist traditions, connecting her artistic achievements to historical and contemporary Black scholarship.
Beyoncé's recent album 'Cowboy Carter' earned 11 Grammy nominations, highlighting her continued influence and relevance in the music industry.