Early Life and Education of Tina Knowles: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Tina Knowles, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Tina Knowles is an American businesswoman, fashion designer, author, and philanthropist, primarily known for her fashion brands House of Deréon and Miss Tina by Tina Knowles. As the mother of singers Beyoncé and Solange Knowles, and former wife of Destiny's Child manager Mathew Knowles, she has a strong presence in popular culture. Knowles' contributions to the fashion industry were recognized with an Accessories Council Excellence Award in 2001, solidifying her influence in the fashion world.

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January 4, 1954: Tina Knowles Born

On January 4, 1954, Celestine Ann "Tina" Beyoncé Knowles was born. She is known as an American businesswoman, fashion designer, author, and philanthropist.

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January 5, 1980: Marriage to Mathew Knowles

On January 5, 1980, Tina Knowles married Mathew Knowles, who at the time was a Xerox salesman.

1981: Birth of Beyoncé

In 1981, Beyoncé, daughter of Tina Knowles, was born.

1986: Birth of Solange Knowles

In 1986, Solange Knowles, daughter of Tina Knowles, was born.

1990: Opened Headliners Salon

In 1990, Tina Knowles opened Headliners, a 12-seat hair salon in Houston, Texas. It became one of the most famous hair businesses in Houston.

2002: Opened Knowles-Rowland Center for Youth

In 2002, Tina Knowles, Beyoncé, and Kelly Rowland opened the Knowles-Rowland Center for Youth, a community center in Downtown Houston.

2004: Launched House of Deréon

In 2004, Tina Knowles launched the clothing line House of Deréon alongside Beyoncé, naming it after her mother Agnes Deréon.

2005: Co-founded Survivor Foundation

In 2005, after witnessing the effects of Hurricane Katrina, Tina Knowles co-founded the Survivor Foundation along with Mathew Knowles, Beyoncé, Solange, and Kelly Rowland to provide transitional housing for hurricane victims and storm evacuees.

2010: Established Beyoncé Cosmetology Center

In 2010, Tina Knowles and Beyoncé established the Beyoncé Cosmetology Center, which offers a seven-month cosmetology training course at the Phoenix House, a non-profit drug and alcohol rehabilitation organization in Brooklyn.

November 2011: Divorce from Mathew Knowles

In November 2011, Tina Knowles and Mathew Knowles divorced. They share two children, Beyoncé and Solange.

2011: Divorce from Mathew Knowles

In 2011, Tina Knowles divorced Mathew Knowles, the manager of Destiny's Child. They had been married until then.

2013: Started Dating Richard Lawson

In the summer of 2013, Tina Knowles started dating actor Richard Lawson, whom she had known for over 30 years.

April 12, 2015: Marriage to Richard Lawson

On April 12, 2015, Tina Knowles married Richard Lawson in Newport Beach, California.

2015: Open Letter Published in Time Magazine

In 2015, Tina Knowles published an open letter in Time magazine, stating, "I gave birth to two of you, but I have four incredible daughters," referring to Beyoncé, Solange, Kelly Rowland, and her niece Angie Beyincé.

2017: Founded WACO Theater Center

In 2017, Tina Knowles and her then-husband Richard Lawson founded the Where Art Can Occur (WACO) Theater Center, a non-profit "dedicated to the empowerment of artists, and people in general" in Los Angeles. Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, and Solange make up the WACO Theater Center's Advisory Board.

2020: Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights Movement

In 2020, Tina Knowles was a part of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights movement, advocating for the passage of the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act). She wrote an open letter to United States Senate leaders urging passage of the bill, with support from various celebrities.

2020: Inspiring Leadership Award at Essence Festival

In 2020, Tina Knowles was honored with the Inspiring Leadership Award at Essence Festival's Empowerment Experience.

2020: #IDidMyPart Campaign and COVID-19 Awareness

In 2020, following the COVID-19 pandemic, Tina Knowles took action with Beyoncé's BeyGood charity foundation through the #IDidMyPart campaign. She proposed the initiative following the high number of deaths in the African-American community in Houston. Tina Knowles has spoken to raise COVID-19 awareness on US television and news programs.

August 2021: Announced Production of Profiled: The Black Man

In August 2021, it was announced that Tina Knowles would be producing an upcoming program for Discovery, Inc. and the Oprah Winfrey Network, which aims to show the difficulties Black men face today, while highlighting and celebrating the triumphs and successes of everyday living. The docuseries is titled "Profiled: The Black Man".

2022: Profiled: The Black Man Aired

In early 2022, "Profiled: The Black Man", a docuseries produced by Tina Knowles, aired, showcasing the difficulties Black men face while celebrating their triumphs.

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