Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:01:55 +0000

Beyonce has Louisiana roots and revisits them very often; just as the Allen sisters do (Debbie Allen & Phylicia Rashad). People from Louisiana embrace their roots, and even if you weren’t born there, your parents who were, will make sure you’re aware of the rich cultural legacy that exists. Like me, Beyonce is of Louisiana Creole descent. The moves in her video were clearly inspired by the first danceline in HBCU history: THE Southern University DANCING DOLLS….

Beyonce has Louisiana roots and revisits them very often; just as the Allen sisters do (Debbie Allen & Phylicia Rashad). People from Louisiana embrace their roots, and even if you weren’t born there, your parents who were, will make sure you’re aware of the rich cultural legacy that exists. Like me, Beyonce is of Louisiana Creole descent. The moves in her video were clearly inspired by the first danceline in HBCU history: THE Southern University DANCING DOLLS….