Growing up as a black girl, I have not seen much representation for myself in the media. This is why I feel like this movie is so important, and can have such a large impact on young black kids everywhere. Black Panther is the Marvel’s first black superhero, and the first non-white superhero headlining his own movie, period. It is humbling to see that there is a thirst for representation, and that people can support diversity in huge films like Black Panther. This was huge for the black community, and for the future of film and media as a whole. Growing up, I remember always wishing to see characters that resembled my family and I on TV. Its super cool that I now have the opportunity to witness that on such a huge platform. Black Panther is also an amazing movie because it brings up societal issues like systematic oppression and the unequal allocation of resources in society.
Furthermore, I LOVED Lupita in this movie. She is an amazing actress and an inspiration to many many young girls out there.
I agree! Growing up as a Latina, I only saw other Latinx people on TV being portrayed as dangerous, drug-dealers, or as part of an inferior working class. I understand wanting to see more representation.
Completely agree! I think it also does so much for the next generation of kids and their self image.
Retweet! Representation is so important (especially for those that are or darker complexion) and this movie did an excellent job of giving dark-skinned people of color the space to display their raw talents.