Beyoncé’s recent performance at the Super Bowl rose a lot of controversy. Although the focus was not meant to be on social issues, comments on social media and social networks proved otherwise.

With every performance, work and thought must be put into it in order for its execution to be presented smoothly. That is why the wardrobe of her background dancers along with her own personal wardrobe rattled observers. After the performance tons of comments were made accusing Beyoncé of encouraging and mimicking the Black Panther movement along with Michael Jackson.

It was also reported that she included a position in her choreography as a tribute to Malcolm X.

Majority of the comments were coming from a negative stand point, and I could not help but wonder; why?

Why must something as small as a wardrobe choice or choreography be taken to the next extreme and sculpted into something negative. If anything we are not 100% aware of what she was trying to execute in the first place.

Is it a terrible thing that she may have been a fan of Michael Jackson and was doing nothing but applauding an icon such as himself; rather than an embarrassment of an icon that is now deceased? Is it even worse that she may have been acknowledging black history month and although it was not always a peaceful movement, she may have been  acknowledging the Black Panther movement as African American activists.

I believe that in today’s society every flaw and every move made is nicked and picked at by watching eyes; especially individuals involved in the entertainment industry. Yes, I understand that these individuals set an example for the younger generation. However, February was meant to be a month of celebration, specifically the celebration of African American culture.

What I do not understand is why things of positive reference were not acknowledged. Why not emphasize the fact that three shades or people, three people of different ethnicities came together and performed on the same stage as one.

We have come to far to be consumed by all this negativity.

I believe that if they would like to teach us anything as young individuals, they should shine a light on acceptance, unity, and encourage the celebration of history.