{"id":161350,"date":"2018-02-14T15:27:22","date_gmt":"2018-02-14T15:27:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/learn-more-about-the-awesome-female-characters-in-black-panther\/"},"modified":"2024-01-29T15:15:42","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T15:15:42","slug":"black-panther-movie-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.one.org\/us\/stories\/black-panther-movie-women\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn more about the awesome female characters in ‘Black Panther’"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a world where women are not always given the same opportunities as men, a film that shows powerful women breaking down gender barriers deserves celebration.<\/p>\n

Audiences are gearing up to see the highly-anticipated Marvel film Black Panther<\/em>, and for all the right reasons. In addition to having a predominantly African-American cast, the film features an ensemble of vital female characters. Fierce warriors, a powerful queen, and a young genius don\u2019t just work beside the hero \u2014 they are heroes themselves.<\/p>\n

The film\u2019s stars are just as excited for the film. Here\u2019s what some of them are saying about the powerful female characters they bring to life:<\/p>\n

1. Danai Gurira<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Danai Gurira \u2014\u00a0a ONE member and supporter of the #PovertyIsSexist campaign\u00a0\u2014 understands the power of representation in empowering young girls.<\/p>\n

In Black Panther<\/em>, Gurira plays Okoye<\/a>, head of an all-female special forces group, the Dora Milaje. She works closely with the king, T\u2019Challa, to ensure his safety and protect the nation\u2019s citizens. Seeing a woman in such a prominent position will be valuable for young viewers, according to Gurira.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe idea that little girls can look at those who are closest to their leader and see they are women. And see these women walk the streets and be in charge\u2026It\u2019s something so important to preserve;\u201d she said in an interview with Elle<\/em><\/a>. \u201cThat little girl needs to be able to grow up and become an Okoye, or a Shuri, or a Nakia.\u201d<\/p>\n

2. Lupita Nyong\u2019o<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Lupita Nyong\u2019o plays Naika<\/a>, a member of a special team that travels to the outside world to gather information for Black Panther<\/em>\u2018s fictional kingdom of Wakanda.<\/p>\n

Nyong\u2019o told toofab<\/em><\/a> that Black Panther<\/em> breaks down female stereotypes by showing women \u201cgoing about our business, supporting each other, having other points of view but still not being against each other.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe fact that there\u2019s so many of us, we really get a sense of the fabric of Wakanda as a nation. We see women alongside men and we see how much more effective a society can be if they allow women to explore their full potential.\u201d<\/p>\n

3. Angela Bassett<\/strong><\/p>\n

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It takes immense power to be Queen Mother of Wakanda, which is why Angela Bassett fits the role perfectly as\u00a0Ramonda<\/a>. She plays a proud mother on screen, and shows her pride in her fellow cast members off-screen.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a lot of strength and balance and beauty and I\u2019m just thrilled by getting to work with Danai and Lupita and actresses and brand new faces across the diaspora; it was beautifully cast,\u201d Bassett told toofab<\/em><\/a>. \u201cIt\u2019s going to be quite a sight and I think it\u2019s going to be magnetic.\u201d<\/p>\n

4. Letitia Wright<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Shuri<\/a>, Princess of Wakanda and inventor extraordinaire, is one of the most intelligent people in the world. As the leader of the Wakandan Design Group, she creates the incredible technology used by her brother, T\u2019Challa.<\/p>\n

In real life, Africa has been seeing a rise of girls in tech. For example, in Kenya, the introduction of NairoBits has empowered more girls to learn computer skills. The country will also be represented at this year\u2019s Technovation competition, thanks to five incredible girls who invented an app to end FGM. Letitia Wright, who plays Shuri in the movie, hopes Black Panther<\/em> will inspire even more young women to pursue tech.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe\u2019s (Shuri) so vibrant; a beautiful spirit, but also so focused on what she does,\u201d Wright said in an interview with comicbook.com<\/a>. \u201cAnd that\u2019s good for other people to see, especially young people to see, because it\u2019s like, \u2018Look, there\u2019s a young black girl who loves technology and she\u2019s from Africa.\u2019 It\u2019s something refreshing.\u201d<\/p>\n

International Women\u2019s Day is just around the corner, and it looks like audiences will have some new role models to celebrate. Which of these characters inspires you the most? Leave a comment below!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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