Black is King: Compiled Companion Guide
9 min readAug 4, 2020
On July 31st, Beyonce released “Black is King” on Disney+. A project that gathered a diverse group of actors, directors and creatives to reimagine the story of “Lion King.”
“My hope is that it shifts the global perception of the word black, which has always meant inspiration, love, strength and beauty to me. “Black is King” means Black is regal, rich in history, purpose and lineage.” — Beyonce on the project’s intention
I am a major fan of Beyonce and remain inspired by her love of black people and the diaspora. I enjoy learning as much…