Beyonce Knowles

"You know, equality is a myth, and for some reason, everyone accepts the fact that women don't make as much money as men do. I don't understand that. Why do we have to take a backseat? I truly believe that women should be financially independent from their men. And let's face it, money gives men the power to run the show. It gives men the power to define value. They define what's sexy. And men define what's feminine. It's ridiculous."

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Source: What Famous Women Say About Being Flawed, Insecure, and Loving It by Daniella Whyte, www.huffingtonpost.com. June 9, 2016.

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Beyonce Knowles

Beyonce Knowles

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Beyonce Knowles is a Grammy-winning artist known for her powerful music and advocacy for women's rights and racial equality.

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