Black Panther movie write-up for Tokyo Weekender

Writing about Black Panther and googling it while trying to avoid spoilers is like boxing yourself. But learning about Wakanda’s king still got me hyped.

A lot of themes came out of writing this Black Panther post for Tokyo Weekender. The movie is a treasure trove of symbolism and possibility. Here, the cultural and social impact of this film is epic.

For kids like my four-year-old daughter and parents like me who worry about their child’s mental health and safety, Black Panther is a counter image to the use of blackface on Japanese TV.