The film makes me want to start my own tribe and make my own inventions to help the world. It also makes me want to make my own Panther outfit. — Gabriela Myles I want to go jump over a car and make a tribe as well because if Black Panther can do it, then I can as well. — Kayin Scrubbs The movie makes me want to come back from the dead and take out people with my claws. — Marquez Celestin [It makes me want to] protect my family, believe in myself, never give up on anything, and try to achieve my goals even if it leads to me dying. — Paris Bellinger For people of color, it shows us that we that we can get through any obstacles that are thrown at us if we work together. We can also help the world by sharing our resources. — Jaheim Hedge This film is important for black people because we must represent ourselves and not be scared to show who we are. Also to make ourselves known to the world. — Ethan Tudor It shows them their roots. It shows how much more they can be by just looking a little bit deeper into where they come from, just like the main character’s cousin. — Scottia CoyRead More on the Story:
Kevin Noble Maillard: I Took 7th Graders to See ‘Black Panther.’ Here’s What They Said. (The New York Times February 18, 2018)
Join the Conversation
