So when Beyoncé calls this track “American Requiem,” she’s mourning the country itself, its broken promises, and the ongoing pain Black Americans face till this very day.

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In Black., Culture, News, Opinion Beyoncé’s ‘American Requiem’ Is The New Black National Anthem, Explained A reflective anthem for our fractured nation. By Asheea Smith Published July 16, 2025 ...