“Only the most broken people can be great leaders.” K’uk’ulkan/Namor, ruler of Talokan (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever) When the family and I went to see the long-anticipated film last week, I already knew that we would be forced to grapple with themes of love and loss. What I didn’t expect, however, was being… Continue reading T’Challa Is Eternal, Wakanda Is Forever
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“The Struggles Along The Way….Shape You For Your Purpose”: Chadwick A. Boseman, 1976-2020
“I don’t care if they like me. I didn’t come here to make friends. I don’t even care if they respect me, I know who I am. I got enough respect for myself. But I do not want them to beat me.” Chadwick Boseman as Jackie Robinson, 42 (2013). Thanks to the artificially-glamorized… Continue reading “The Struggles Along The Way….Shape You For Your Purpose”: Chadwick A. Boseman, 1976-2020
Unapologetic Blackness: Wakanda, America & The Black Panther
“The world is changing. Soon there will only be the conquered and the conquerors. You are a good man, with a good heart. And it’s hard for a good man to be king.” The Black Panther It takes more than stunning CGI effects, a photogenic cast, and the backdrop of a beloved comic book template… Continue reading Unapologetic Blackness: Wakanda, America & The Black Panther