By and large, oil firms are trying to rectify this problem, in part, by avoiding mention of their core product — gasoline, the stuff you put in your car. In the first three months of 2020, ExxonMobilposted ], an official described the debate between prosecutors as "vigorous." No matter what era she was born in or what medium she chose, Solange would have been an astounding artist. Why? Because she is — proudly and powerfully — her unique self. I believe that is the principal quality of great artists: owning and embracing one’s vision, voice, and perspective, and believing that putting your voice out in the world is a profound and important act. Beyoncé took the 2014 VMAs stage to perform a series of songs from her self-titled album, released late the previous year, before accepting the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. Her performance of the song “Flawless” was particularly iconic: when the words of Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie were being spoken, Bey stood in front of the words FEMINIST. (In the video, it’s around the 10:30 mark.) We still get chills.Related:2016 MTV VMAs: See the NomineesCheck this out: