The historical reference of Africans as kings and queens. The technological aspects which were represented in this movie showed us as scholars. The unity shown between brothers and sisters also the strong representation of women as warriors. The strong representation of women as empowered decision makers. We were lauded as problem solvers in this film.
Creativity in general especially in the field of cinematography. The writing was intelligent the sense of African pride was contagious. The story telling was fearless and riveting.
All of this executed by an all black cast, black director and shot in the studio of Tyler Perry. (A black dude)
I could continue but I'd like to touch on some other topics.
I love this movie as a black man I felt I could take over the world when it was over.
Some movies you watch, others penetrate your soul.
BLACK PANTHER PENETRATES THE SOUL!
WAKUNDA FOREVER!
REST IN PEACE ENSA COSBY,,,
Rest in peace to Ensa Cosby, I would like to briefly speak on her famous dad. I just showed some love to Black Panther and the way in which the movie showed black people in a beautiful light.
In the movie industry black people were not always shown in the best light. Many roles for black people entailed them accepting roles as: butlers, maids, slaves, pimps and prostitutes, etc...
Bill Cosby was a detective (Alexander Scott) in the TV show, "I Spy." This was wildly uncommon for black actors in the 60's.
Cosby also created a show titled, Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids. There was black history taught on that show both on the cartoon and by Cosby himself in between segments.
These segments were titled "Black History Moments", he would discuss well known and not so well known figures in Black History.
He also played Dr. Huxtable on NBC'S The Cosby show, the show was wildly successful to the point where some referred to Cosby as "America's dad." The show lasted 8 years and concluded in 1992.
He went on to attempt to purchase NBC from General Electric, in 1992. There are those who believe the 1997 death of Ennis Cosby (Bill's son) was connected to the attempt to buy NBC.
White supremacy is only going to let black people get so far unless you sell out. It is important to remember the difference between rich black people, wealthy blacks and wealthy blacks with power and influence. Many believe the death of Ennis was to send a message.
Now as we fast forward to Cosby's current state of affairs there are women coming forward claiming sexual abuse from Cosby.
I can't confirm or deny what the man did, many times where there is smoke there's fire.
Personally I don't believe this is about the victims unfortunately.
I am of the belief it is about the destruction of his legacy. Let's make it so a black pioneer in the field of acting is better known for sexual abuse than as an important figure in black history.
This is an error I refuse to make. Cosby is also a legend as a stand up comedian as he influenced comedians Sinbad, Chris Rock and Jerry Seinfeld to name a few. He was presented the Mark Twain award for comedy in 2009.
Yes!, Victims do deserve justice which will play out in the court of law.
Yes! Bill Cosby deserves credit and admiration for his contribution as a ground breaking entertainer and as an important figure in Black History.
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