This chapter explores the significance of the movie 'Black Panther' in empowering black children by discussing its diverse cast, powerful soundtrack, and availability of black hero toys. It emphasizes the importance of seeing black faces in positions of power and highlights the comic book series 'Rise of the Black Panther' and individuals who contributed to the episode.
"Black Panther" is the biggest movie in the world, but what makes this comic book adaptation more important than the nearly 20 Marvel movies that came before it? Sean Rameswaram attends a "Black Panther"-themed engagement party and speaks to Evan Narcisse, writer of the "Rise of the Black Panther" comic books, to find out. (No spoilers!) (Transcript here.)
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