The one and the only Beyoncé continue to use her brand to do some good – for others.On March 5, the international superstar joined her mother Tina Knowles, and New York City politicos Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz to unveil the Beyoncé Cosmetology Center in Brooklyn, New York.
The Beyoncé Cosmetology Center, will offer a seven month cosmetology training program for adult men and women, enabling hundreds of Phoenix House clients to prepare for successful careers in the cosmetology field.
Located in the downtown are of Brooklyn – located at 50 Jay Street, to be exact -- the Phoenix House Career Academy is a residential substance abuse treatment program that offers several fully accredited vocational training programs on-site. Beyonce has a special connection to the co-located treatment and vocational program, which has created a thriving recovery community that empowers and supports students as they work toward their professional and personal goals. For her role as Etta James in 'Cadillac Records,' the L'Oreal spokeswoman researched drug abuse and recovery at Phoenix House.
The 16-time Grammy Award winner also said she dedicated her paycheck from the film to the charity.


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By: LadyJNewYork on 3/08/2010 1:52PM
A kind generous act!! Kudos to Beyonce!
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By: lindy on 3/10/2010 2:04AM
YO,YO,wait a minute now.New York is full of "NATURAL"and for"REAL"people.She has no place in the NYC.Go back to the dirty south,with all that "FAKNESS",she looks like a 1970's white girl,wanna be.So,we vote NO,NO,NO,down here in Fort Worth,and don't like her comein around,corrupting our young ladies,with that "gold diggin" knowledge she got from her mama.JayZ is a sucker for her.Ha,Ha.We out.....TexasviaOhio.......ONE
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By: Keyante on 3/09/2010 6:52AM
Hey this is great news especially becuase it gives those who are rebuilding their lives from the reckage of substance abuse a chance and a real life opportunity to get the skills needed to help them on their jurney of recovery and self sufficiency. Now will one of the Washington Wizards do something similar instead of hanging at LOVE Night Club making Mark Barnes more richer.. Our kids need opportunities like this.
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By: "Y" on 3/09/2010 6:55AM
I don't understand, it it's where JayZ used to live, why wasn't he there with her?...
Ok, I understand that they want to remain private, but they're married now and what's the big deal?
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By: Anonymous on 3/09/2010 9:20AM
Beyonce, again???
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By: mia on 3/09/2010 2:03PM
yes please to hate, she is bad
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By: Sus7637 on 3/09/2010 4:30PM
YEAH ANONYMOUS, ITS BEYONCE AGAIN. WHATS YOUR PROBLEM? IF YOU DONT LIKE IT DONT RESPOND TO IT!
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By: jadina on 3/09/2010 10:14AM
how's she opening a school, when she just as dumb as rocks?
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By: QUEEN CATHY on 3/09/2010 10:56AM
That was not nice...let her back her mans home town.Thats right, BK in the house!!!Jay Z is a very strong man,W/a very strong woman.And everyone needs to stop hating on them and be happy.They are great together.RIP,The Notorious B.I.G
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By: Sus7637 on 3/09/2010 4:31PM
JADINA HOW COULD AN INTELLINGENT PERSON BE DUMB TO GET TO HER STATUS? IT JUST SHOWS WHO'S REALLY THE DUMB ASS! SINCE YOU FIND IT TOO DIFFICULT TO BE HAPPY FOR A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN WITH HIGH INTELLECT... BECAUSE YOUR TRIFLIN AND DONT HAVE ENOUGH BRAINS TO MAKE IT OUT THERE, SHUT THE F UP AND KEEP YOUR JEALOUS COMMENTS TO YOURSELF! YA BUM!
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