Whereas the first ‘Black Panther’ film celebrated an array of African cultures, the follow-up seeks to also highlight the rich legacy of Mesoamerican cultures destroyed by colonial conquest.
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‘Black Panther’ and Brown Power – How ‘Wakanda Forever’ Celebrates Pre-columbian Culture
The first Black Panther film was a milestone in Black representation on-screen – now it is hoped 'Wakanda Forever' will be both a mirror and a spotlight for millions …
Afrofuturism And its Possibility of Elsewhere: The Power of Political Imagination
Cultural theorist Kodwo Eshun defines Afrofuturism as a practice to establish the historical character of Black culture by bringing African peoples into a global history denied to them.
Eddie Murphy Is So Much Better Than ‘Coming 2 America’
Eddie Murphy is one of the most talented actors alive. Yet his brilliance is wasted in this sloppy sequel to the classic 1988 film 'Coming to America'.
Aliens in Lagos: Sci-FI Novel ‘Lagoon’ Offers a Bold New Future
Aliens arrive in Lagos in Nnedi Okorafor's celebrated sci-fi novel Lagoon – and with them they bring a future free of restrictive gender norms.
Are Toxic Male Geeks Protecting Comic Book Culture or Preventing Its Progress?
It’s okay to obsess over franchises that were created in the last century as long as geeks also realise that pop culture needs to change with the times.
10 Years of Beyoncé: A Decade ‘Causing All This Conversation’
From a quiet start to cultural dominance, Beyoncé's work over the last decade is groundbreaking.
Hidden Figures No More: Women Shining in Hollywood
Thirty-nine of the top 100 films of 2018 featured a woman in a leading or co-leading role.
Lilly Singh is Just in Time, Not ‘A Little Late’
While I am not a big fan of her content, I'll still root for her upcoming late night talk shows because of the general lack of diversity on NBC.
We Need to Hold Museums Accountable For Upholding Colonial Narratives
Museums are never apolitical spaces, and by not engaging in the politics of their pieces they stand to uphold unequal dominant narratives.