Matriarch Tina Knowles’ message to young Black girls – ‘You are enough’ – as she graces cover of UK’s first Black girls’ magazine

GLOBAL FASHION icon and matriarch Ms. Tina Knowles is set to tell young Black girls you are enough in a powerful new interview with the UK’s first magazine dedicated to Black girls.

Cocoa Girl, magazine is proudly announcing a groundbreaking collaboration with fashion icon, philanthropist, and matriarch Ms. Tina Knowles as Guest Editor for its special fifth anniversary issue, The Voice can reveal.

The June edition coincides with the release of Ms. Knowles’ highly anticipated memoir, Matriarch, and will spotlight themes of motherhood, legacy, and cultural pride.

This commemorative issue of the magazine features an exclusive interview with Ms. Tina Knowles, who is the proud mother of global superstar daughters Beyoncé and Solange.

Empowering message

Ms Knowles has also written a special guest editor letter to the Cocoa Girl readers.

The letter seen by The Voice, says: “I want you to know that your voice is important.
“Your dreams are important. Keep practicing to be the best writer you can be, the best artist, the best doctor, the best singer, the best astronaut, the best Prime Minister.

“You can do anything you put your mind to, and hard work into. And you can take up space in any room you want to be in.
“You are beautiful and I cannot wait to see the impact you will have on the world.”

Celebrating Black hair

The new issue also features a powerful historical feature on Black hair — a celebration of beauty, identity, and generational tradition.

To mark this momentous partnership, Cocoa Girl has teamed up with Barbie to gift 100 free Barbie dolls to the first readers of the special edition.

The initiative amplifies the magazine’s mission to uplift and empower young Black girls through authentic representation and inclusive storytelling.

Founded by Serlina Boyd in 2020, in response to her daughter Faith’s experiences with racial bullying, Cocoa Girl has spent five years championing diversity and promoting self-love among children of colour.

Speaking exclusively to The Voice, while reflecting on having Ms Knowles on the cover, Ms Boyd said: “This issue is incredibly important—both personally and for the Cocoa readership—because it celebrates the remarkable legacy of a true matriarch, Ms. Tina Knowles.

“She has given so much of herself, not just in raising her talented daughters, but in uplifting an entire generation through her strength, resilience, and unwavering grace.

“Ms. Knowles represents the very essence of what Cocoa Girl stands for: showcasing and celebrating powerful role models who inspire young girls to see their own worth and potential.

“For many of our readers, and for me personally, this issue holds deep emotional significance. When Ms. Knowles was just five years old, a teacher told her she wasn’t good enough—an experience that resonates painfully with so many young Black girls even today.”

A sense of pride & identity

Ms Boyd told The Voice, her daughter has been bullied because of the colour of her skin.

She believes role models like Ms Knowles can help inspire the next generation to overcome racism and other hurdles.

She continued: “I experienced it with my own daughter, Faith, who at just five years old was bullied at school because of the colour of her skin. It’s moments like these that can either crush a child’s spirit or, if met with the right role models, fuel their determination to rise above.

“Faith was able to see herself in women like Ms. Tina Knowles—strong, beautiful, and unapologetically Black—through magazines like ours. That representation matters deeply.

“It’s not just about visibility; it’s about validation, empowerment, and building a sense of identity and pride. As the saying goes, “We can’t be what we can’t see.” Ms. Knowles’ story—and the values she embodies—gives our young readers hope, courage, and a blueprint for excellence.

“This issue is more than just a feature—it’s a celebration, a moment of healing, and a powerful declaration that our girls are enough, just as they are. “Ms. Knowles’ editor’s letter and exclusive interview are truly special, and we can’t wait for our readers to experience the inspiration and strength she so effortlessly shares.”

Pride, power & possibility

Additionally, since its launch five years ago, the magazine has become a vital platform for positive role models and cultural affirmation, with its impact recognised by institutions like the Young V&A Museum, where Faith’s debut cover is now on permanent display.

“This collaboration with Ms. Tina Knowles and Barbie is a celebration of everything Cocoa Girl stands for — pride, power, and possibility,” Ms Boyd added.

“We’re thrilled to honour our journey and inspire young readers worldwide with this historic issue.”

Ms Boyd is also a proud mother-of-two and says she will be also celebrating the Windrush generation in her publication in the near future.

The special edition of Cocoa Girl featuring Ms. Tina Knowles as Guest Editor is available nationwide now from: www.cocoagirl.com.