The first time I heard of Homecoming was through Beyoncé.
I remember Beyoncé’s 2018 Coachella performance, dubbed “Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé,” her documentary concert film.
She brought this celebration of Black culture to the stage, a tribute to the culture. I remember the drums, the roaring of trumpets, the echoes of her booming voice. I remember the symphony and togetherness of every aspect, the swell of the horns in time with the swell of pride and joy bubbling through me. This is homecoming…