28. Beyoncé, "Black Parade"
"Being Black is your activism. Black excellence is a form of protest. Black joy is your right." In the waning hours of Juneteeth, amidst a year of uncertainty and unrest, Beyoncé released "Black Parade," an anthem of power and pride, a cathartic celebration of the beauty of Blackness and womanhood, a musical benefit with proceeds supporting more than 200 Black-owned small businesses across the world. Receiving the most nominations at the 63rd Grammy Awards (including song of the year and record of the year), "Black Parade" reinforces Beyoncé's status as a cultural icon whose sound and story encourages the best in us all. --