DIGGING DIVERSELY EPISODE 3: Marvel's Black Panther

Episode Overview: This episode is all about the Marvel superhero Black Panther. We talk about the comic lore, Ta-Nehisi Coates (author of the most recent run of Black Panther comics), Chadwick Boseman, Black Panther in Captain America: Civil War, the Black Panther movie that's coming down the pipe, and we have a special story that proves just how important the character Black Panther is to some people. We introduce an new segment in this episode: What Questions Should(n't) You Ask a Celebrity?

Talking about Black Panther was so much fun for us. We really love this character, and we love how he is going to shape future movies. Black Panther really is crucial at this point in media. He's a strong, powerful character who really is a breath of fresh air.

The Russo’s talk about bring in Ryan Coogler for post credit scene.
Ta-Nehisi Coates' Interview with NPR.
Ryan Coogler is co-writing the script for Black Panther.
“It... remains to be seen. He’s certainly in stasis there.” Feige tells Empire. “Where and when he comes out? I’m not sure...”
Lupita N'yongo in talks for Black Panther movie.

Story from little-spn-obsessed: "I don't think some of y'all understand how important having Black Panther in Civil War is to some people. When my father was growing up, Black Panther was the ONLY Black superhero he knew. My dad would run around pretending to be him. He was heartbroken when the Avengers went to Wakanada in Age of Ultron but made no mention of his favorite superhero. I got to listen to a 50 year old man talk excitedly about Black Panther being in the movie (which he hasn't had time to see yet. He was just so excited after some of the teaser trailers.) and telling me all the little tidbits about how "He is the Prince of a NATION!! He's a DIPLOMAT!! He's rich, he's powerful, he is smart, he's just so AWESOME! I wanted to BE him!!!" If a 50-year-old man can find one of the few Black superheroes relatable and still be this excited and pumped about seeing him, imagine a young Black boy who is just tired of seeing White superheroes or Black heroes in sidekick roles. Representation. It's some powerful shit."