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I grew up in a very nice house in Houston, went to private school all my life and Ive never even been to the hood. Not t
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"I grew up in a very nice house in Houston, went to private school all my life and I've never even been to the 'hood. Not that there's anything wrong with the 'hood"

- Beyonce Knowles

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This quote by Beyonce Knowles speaks with the privilege she experienced maturing. She matured in a good home in Houston and participated in private school, which recommends she had access to resources and chances that many people do not. She acknowledges that she has never been to the 'hood, which is a term utilized to describe a lower-income, frequently predominantly African-American community. By saying "not that there's anything wrong with the 'hood," Beyonce is acknowledging the worth of the people and culture that exist in these neighborhoods, even though she has not experienced it herself. This quote speaks with the value of understanding and appreciating different backgrounds and experiences, even if they are not our own.

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Beyonce Knowles This quote is written / told by Beyonce Knowles somewhere between September 4, 1981 and today. She was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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