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Iconic Black Sci-Fi Characters Then and Now [UPDATE]
From the late Nichelle Nichols' Uhuru of "Star Trek" to the novels of Octavia Butler, here are some of the brilliant Black characters of sci-fi.
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Samuel L. Jackson Responds to Quentin Tarantino’s Assertion That Marvel Actors Aren’t Movie Stars
‘It takes an actor to be those particular characters…the sign of movie stardom has always been asses in seats,’ the Secret Invasion star said.
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Lupita Nyong’o On Making Wakanda Forever and the Loss of Chadwick Boseman
The star of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever talks about making the sequel without its hero.
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“Black Panther” Director Ryan Coogler Opens Up About His Last Conversation With Chadwick Boseman
“I could tell he was tired," Coogler shared in a new interview.
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Here’s Why Lupita Nyong’o Thinks Chadwick Boseman Would Be ‘Proud’ of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
The Us star spoke to The Root ahead of the forthcoming sequel's release.
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Lupita Nyong’o Tapped for A Quiet Place Spinoff
She can be seen next in the forthcoming sequel film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, slated to hit theaters on Nov. 11.
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‘He Was So Pure’: Simone Ledward Boseman Opens Up About Losing Chadwick Boseman in First-Ever TV Interview
The singer also reflected on her husband's true embodiment of the Black Panther and the legacy she hopes to continue furthering.
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Rihanna’s ‘Lift Me Up’ Is a Perfect Tribute to Chadwick Boseman
In Rihanna’s return to music, she sang a beautiful song in remembrance of the Black Panther star.
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Angela Bassett Reflects on Visiting Chadwick Boseman’s Grave Before Filming Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Director Ryan Coogler also shared how Boseman's spirit was still connected with him throughout the ideation and rewrite of the film.
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Our Favorite Black Female Superheroes
Now that we might have a female Black Panther, let's look at the strong Black women we've loved over the years, from comics and film to tv screens.