US congressman honours Beyoncé in Women’s History Month speech
nme.comBeyoncé in a speech.“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the end of Black History Month and the beginning of Women’s History Month by honoring an individual who represents both so well,” Robert Garcia, representative for California’s 42nd congressional district said on the floor of the House of Representatives.“She’s an icon, she’s a legend, and she is now and forever the moment.
I wanna celebrate none other than who I believe is the undisputed queen of pop and R&B: Beyoncé Knowles Carter.”He went on: “Now a few weeks ago, this brown-skinned girl out of H-town won her 32nd Grammy, giving her the most Grammy wins of all time.
But Beyoncé is so much more than a performer and a singer. She’s a creator and an artist.”“When the radio said to ‘speed it up’, she went slower,” he said, referencing the lyrics from her 2013 song ‘Yoncé’.Garcia then recalled when he saw Destiny’s Child for the first time, describing it as “life-changing for me and the way I experienced music”.“Beyoncé’s also a role model for millions across the country,” he continued. “She’s stood up for voting rights, for feminism, for women and girls, for my community – the LGBTQ+ community.
For my generation and so many others, she simply is the greatest of all time. Her story is history.”You can watch the speech below.U.S.
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