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.