30/08/2020
So I have something important to say...
I have told myself time and time again, that I need to stay neutrally political on most matters, because I want to create a safe space for EVERYONE. Regardless of beliefs. But in light of a death that saw reach all over the world, I knew that I could no longer stand by and not say anything. I can no longer stay silent because the person I look up to, wouldn’t, and well by association I cannot.
For those of you who don’t know me personally, I am a huge comic books and movie nerd. I love the MCU and Marvel comics with a passion. So when a comic book hero went from the pages to the big screen I was enthralled, I was estatic. I’m talking about Black Panther. In the comics, Black Panther was always a hero that intrigued me, not because he was a Hero of Color, but because he was human and had human flaws, and sought to protect those that couldn’t protect themselves. So when I saw Chadwick Boseman protray him in theater the way he did, well it made me so happy. It was true to form, true to character and true to the vision that Stan Lee created. As a symbol of equality, Chadwick not only portrayed characters in the MCU, he starred in many other roles that are true to his personal character. He was truly the character he played.
Now you might be wondering, what does this have to do with politics. Well the recent revitalization of civil rights and human rights, is something as a HUMAN, not just a white male, that concerns me. I want to make sure that EVERYONE regardless of your heritage or ethnicity will feel welcome and at home around me. So I’m going to strive to educate and unify my audience. Because and the lives of all my viewers, family, and friends matter to me.
WE MUST FIND A WAY TO LOOK AFTER ONE ANOTHER, AS IF WE WERE. ONE. SINGLE. TRIBE. -Black Panther
Rest In Peace Chadwick Boseman. You truly were an inspiration and shining star. Your talents, your personality and most importantly YOU will be missed.