The Legacy and the Lessons of Black Panther
Black Panther, in just two years, has managed to become one of the most loved fictional characters worldwide. For people who are mourning the loss of Chadwick Boseman, it does bring them some consolation as they can witness the late actor give one of the best performances of his life. But the film has had a far-reaching cultural impact and has become more than just a superhero movie. With the current social upheaval in western countries started with the hope for a world with less hate and inequality, it is worth revisiting Black Panther to draw the lessons that the movie taught us. Even before the cameras rolled, the movie had already done something extraordinary. Black Children now had a superhero to look up to, and it was the brilliance of Chadwick Boseman that inspired them. T’Challa was played beautifully by him, and words won’t suffice to truly explain the gravity of his role in the light of current social unrest. The long journey of meaningful representation did not stop th...