MATRIARCH

About The Matriarch

A glorious chronicle of a life like none other—enlightening, entertaining, surprising, empowering—and a testament to the world-changing power of Black motherhood   
“You are Celestine,” she said. She squatted to push the hair off my face and pull leaves off my pajama legs. “Like my sister and my grandmother.” And there under the pecan tree, as she did countless times, that day my mother told me stories of the mothers and daughters that went before me.  
Tina Knowles, the mother of iconic singer-songwriters Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Solange Knowles, and bonus daughter Kelly Rowland, is known the world over as a Matriarch with a capital M: a determined, self-possessed, self-aware, and wise woman who raised and inspired some of the great artists of our time. But this story is about so much more than that. 
Matriarch begins with a precocious, if unruly, little girl growing up in 1950s Galveston, the youngest of seven. She is in love with her world, with extended family on every other porch and the sounds of Motown and the lapping beach always within earshot. But as the realities of race and the limitations of girlhood set in, she begins to dream of the world beyond. Her instincts and impulsive nature drive her far beyond the shores of Texas to discover the life awaiting her on the other side of childhood. 
That life’s journey—through grief and tragedy, creative and romantic risks and turmoil, the nurturing of superstar offspring and of her own special gifts—is the remarkable story she shares with readers here. This is a page-turning chronicle of family love and heartbreak, of loss and perseverance, and of the kind of creativity, audacity, and will it takes for a girl from Galveston to change the world. It’s one brilliant woman’s intimate and revealing story, and a multigenerational family saga that carries within it the story of America—and the wisdom that women pass on to each other, mothers to daughters, across generations. 

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About Tina Knowles

Tina Knowles is an American businesswoman, fashion designer, art collector, and activist. Born Celestine Ann Beyoncé in Galveston, Texas, to a longshoreman father and seamstress mother, she learned dressmaking at an early age. In 1986, she opened Headliners, a groundbreaking hair salon that became a multimillion-dollar phenomenon in Houston. As a stylist, designer, and mother, she helped guide the day-to-day path of Destiny’s Child—the music group comprised of Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams—to global commercial success. With her daughter Beyoncé, she cofounded and ran the House of Deréon, a clothing line named for her mother, and then added the Miss Tina line, which revolutionized size inclusivity. In 2024, she helped to create Cécred, her daughter Beyoncé’s haircare line. Her philanthropic portfolio includes the non-profit performing arts organization WACO Theater, The Knowles-Rowland Center for Youth in Houston, and Tina’s Angels, her thriving mentoring program for at-risk youth in South Central L.A. She serves as Chairwoman of BeyGOOD, a nonprofit dedicated to establishing economic equity through a wide array of initiatives. She is a grandmother of six and a Matriarch to many. 

VIP Package Available for Tina Knowles

TINA KNOWLES VIP MEET & GREET
•    One premium reserved ticket to the show*
•    Individual VIP Meet & Greet and photo opportunity with Tina Knowles
•    Autographed copy of Tina Knowles’ MATRIARCH A MEMOIR
•    Commemorative VIP laminate and lanyard 
•    Early entry into the venue
•    Red carpet photo opportunity to celebrate the evening**
•    Designated check-in and on-site VIP event staff

*Locations may vary.
**No artist participation in red carpet photo op.

Thank you for purchasing a Tina Knowles VIP Package. Package details and tour production subject to change without notice. Tickets will be distributed based on your elected delivery method. Your merchandise items that are included in the package will be available for pickup at the venue the day of the show at the designated VIP check in location (or other designated location at the venue). Pick up on the date of the event only. CHECK-IN LOCATION & TIME INFORMATION WILL BE EMAILED OUT BY [email protected] 3-5 DAYS PRIOR TO THE DAY OF THE SHOW. If you have not received this 3 days before the show please contact us immediately ([email protected]). All packages are NON-REFUNDABLE & NON-TRANSFERABLE. All sales are final. You must bring a valid PHOTO ID matching the PURCHASER NAME on this order. Those who cannot present a photo ID matching the PURCHASER name on the order will be turned away. You may be required to sign a waiver & release of liability. If you have any questions regarding the ticket portion of your purchase or have not received your confirmation email, please email [email protected] OR CALL 281-207-6278. Tina Knowles VIP Packages CANNOT BE RESOLD OR TRANSFERRED. All package elements will be rendered invalid if resold or transferred. Please check with the venue directly for any age restrictions. If you have ACCESSIBLE needs: please call or email our customer service representatives as soon as you have placed your order, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs based on availability. If you have any questions about VIP packages please email [email protected] or call 888-458-8297.

Connect With Tina Knowles
Facebook: @MsTinaKnowlesLawson
Instagram: @mstinaknowles

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