Black Panther

Baby Keem: Bars in the Bloodline

When Kendrick Lamar told us, “I got loyalty, got royalty inside my DNA,” most of us assumed he was talking about Black people having rich African roots.  It served as an anthem for quite some time, and  a part of his Pulitzer Prize winning album - garnering high praise from the masses. 

But what if this was a deeper, double entendre? What if the hidden meaning wasn’t about our culture, but was a more personal connection with him and his family? Could that hook be referring to his relationship with his cousin Baby Keem?  

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Geeta Gandbhir: Editing the Industry

In a time of heightened activism and social change, minority groups are demanding what they deserve. The gatekeepers of various industries are typically privileged white men. Without an influx of new perspectives the same redundant narratives will continue to be told.

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Black Panther: The Superhero That Saved The Culture

Who knew that something or even someone that started as a fictional comic book character in 1966 could have such a positive impact on an entire demographic? Black Panther is one of many prime examples of how powerful black people can be when we come together for a treasured cause. The Black community saw the impact of this positive influence coming from a mile away and the importance of showing up and supporting this film. This was the chance for us to show our children that there are superheroes that look and speak just like them. This film served as an opportunity to encourage and educate people about the glorious continent of Africa, and most importantly, the chance to showcase unquestionable proof to Hollywood that an all Black cast can bring in huge numbers at the box office.

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