Today, the world lost an incredible artist and icon. At 57 years old, the musician known as Prince has passed away. While it is a tremendous loss for the music world and fans, it is also a loss for our modern day culture. It can be argued that what David Bowie was for white kids, Prince was for black kids. He broke many stereotypes and gendered norms, and embraced who he was to the fullest extent. He changed the way that many people think about gender and race, and refused to allow a binary to define how he acted or dressed. Particularly in a world that is run by heteronormativity and gender, his life was iconic and important to break down those barriers. His music was also embracing of these values, and he promoted a life that was made up of many identities. The world will miss you Prince, and the life and light that you brought.
-McKenzie Ziegler
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