French Govt Protests After Disney Depicts French Soldiers Trying to Steal from Wakanda
The depiction of French soldiers as trying to steal ‘vibranium’ has prompted fury from the country’s real-life armed forces minister.
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Nolte: Underperformance of Oscar Bait, ‘Wakanda’ Drive Box Office into Dirt
With “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” and a big pile of Oscar bait underperforming, the box office just endured the second worst weekend of this year.
Singer Akon to Build $6 Billion Futuristic Pan-African ‘Akon City’ in Senegal
DAKAR, Senegal — American R&B singer Akon is moving ahead with plans to create a futuristic pan-African city, announcing Monday that construction will begin next year on the $6 billion project despite global tourism’s uncertain future.
ABC to Air ‘Black Panther,’ Chadwick Boseman Special on Sunday
ABC is set to air the 2018 blockbuster, Black Panther, and a special about its late star, Chadwick Boseman, on Sunday night.
U.S. Government Removes Fictional Nation of ‘Wakanda’ from List of Trade Partners
The United States Department of Agriculture has removed “Wakanda” from its list of trade partners after a social media user called out the bizarre mistake on Wednesday.
‘Avengers: Endgame’ Review: Marvel Sticks the Landing
Endgame is a true epic, filled with spectacle and purpose. It has something good to say about the world, a real philosophy about the importance of humanity, family, and self-sacrifice.
‘Wakanda-Inspired Catsuit’ Makes Serena Williams Feel Like a ‘Superhero’
Tennis pro Serena Williams debuted her new catsuit-styled tennis garb at the French Open this year, claiming that it prevents blood clots and makes her “feel like a superhero.”
Luis Gutierrez Demands No Funds for Border Wall in Spending Bill
Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) on Wednesday urged Democrats to oppose any spending bill that funds a border wall as reports surfaced that some establishment Republicans are pushing the White House to extend the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program for three years in exchange for just three years of funding for the border wall.
Searches for Hotels in Fictional Country ‘Wakanda’ Rise 620% Following ‘Black Panther’ Release
Searches for hotels in the fictional African country of Wakanda are up by 620 percent, following the release of Black Panther.
Luis Gutierrez: Immigrants Who Look Like ‘King of Wakanda’ Not Welcome in Trump’s America
Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) on Wednesday claimed that President Donald Trump prefers immigrants from “snowhole” countries like Norway instead of those who look like the “King of Wakanda,” referencing the fictional African nation in the Black Panther movie.
Michelle Obama Praises ‘Black Panther’ for Inspiring ‘People of All Backgrounds’
Former First Lady Michelle Obama took to Twitter on Monday to offer her feelings on the Marvel Studios worldwide block buster ‘Black Panther.’
‘Their Blackness Is Mine’: Woke Twitter Users Reveal What ‘Black Panther’ Means to Them
A bevy of Black Twitter users took to social media this week to reveal what the upcoming Black Panther movie means to them through the use of the hashtag ‘#WhatBlackPantherMeansToMe.’
